I have just completed setting up XP Home for a friend and am just looking
for some insight regarding the Administrator account as this was my first
opportunity to setup the Home version of XP. During my configuration of the
system I had noticed that I was locked out of the Administrator account, I
believe the error message mentioned something about the system policies
preventing this. This in itself is not really a problem as I just created
my own "administrator" account. Is there anyway that someone could gain
access to the system using the Administrator account or is the only way to
use it is in Safe Mode? I just want to ensure that the computer is locked
down sufficiently especially against remote "attacks".
Re: Can I somehow get the password of the currently logged in user account ? ... He logs in automatically as "Administrator". ... Click on Administrator to highlight it, then click the Reset Password button at the bottom of the window.... However, if you've already set the machine to ask for the existing password and your friend doesn't know it, you'll need to use a utility such as the one Terry mentioned. ... you might mention to your friend that it's really not a good idea to use the built-in Administrator account for day-to-day work. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Forgot Windows Password ... I have a friend who has forgotten his Windows sign on ... I have never used a Windows sign on Password, ...Administrator account and going to Control Panel -> User ... keyboard to select Safe Mode.... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
Re: Used Laptop...cannot get full admin privledges ... > I am working on this laptop a friend got (Don't ask me ... that has WXPHE on it. ... > I have access to the administrator account and was able to ... > any programs or when I open the device manager,... (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
Used Laptop...cannot get full admin privledges ... I am working on this laptop a friend got (Don't ask me ... that has WXPHE on it. ... I have access to the administrator account and was able to ... any programs or when I open the device manager,... (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
