Re: I can't figure out why I am not "Administrator"

From: Jack Hawkins (jack_at_wel.com)
Date: 05/16/04


Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 18:08:32 +0100

Download ZIP File, run install and boot up from floppy disk. Use this tool
to reset the Administrator password

http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/sc040116.zip

"shar" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:dc6201c43b51$aacfc770$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> I purchased an Intel Pentium tower, and someone else
> started the set-up process.(I bought the tower NIB over
> eBay). I had a password to complete the set up, but I
> changed it when it was time to log on. I was afraid the
> other person could tap into my computer from afar or
> something.
> Now I don't know who is the Administrator of my computer,
> and I can only get myself listed as a user - not part of
> the administrative group. I swear that this is a home PC
> and I am the only person who uses it. But I cannot add or
> remove programs. This is a problem, because I can't load
> my new digital camers the whole way; plus I can't remove
> any downloads or programs I don't need anymore. Can anyone
> help me?



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