Re: Administrator Account User is Locked-out

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"HELPME" wrote

When setting up user accounts in Windows, I only created one administrator
and forgot the password that was changed. It did not change my msn/hotmail
password. Is there a way that I can reset the administrator user account
when all other users are limited?

Where you using the built in Administrator account or another account with Admin privileges that you created? It might be an easier fix if it's the latter. Either way something in this link should help you.

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm

Also if you have been working day to day in the built in Administrator account, that's not good practice. That account should be kept in reserve in case something damages the normal working account. Good practice is to create at least one other account with admin privileges for day to day activities, set a strong password on the Administrator account and set that aside. You can copy data and settings from the Administrator account to the new admin account.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=279783

How to Copy a User Profile
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_logon.htm

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