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From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 11/06/04


Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 16:20:33 -0700

Bob H wrote:
> Hi, I have just re installed my WinXP system, and during the install
> I
> set a password for Administrator, then at the end of istallation I
> added a user. Now I get into WinXP as the user with no login, so how
> do I login as Administartor?
>
> Thanks
> --
> Bob H
> Leeds UK

    By design, the only way to log into the Administrator account of
WinXP Home is to reboot into Safe Mode. For WinXP Pro, pressing
CTRL+ALT+DEL twice at the Welcome Screen will produce the standard
login dialog box.

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