Uh-oh logon password does not work
From: Katherine (awakekat_at_aol.com)
Date: 09/05/03
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Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 09:10:37 -0700
Here is what was happening and here is how I got back in...
When the login screen popped up it was grabbing the
last "username" that was using the computer. It was an
administartive user that had my full name - NOT the
actual "master" administrative account that I created when
installing the OS. I highly suggest you write down the
password and keep it in a safe place because this is the
only way I was able to get back in...
Erase the username that is in the Login screen and
type "Administrator". In the password field put in the
password you set up in the installation process of the XP.
I then went back in and turned off the login screen and
turned the welcome screen back on.
>-----Original Message-----
>This is happening to many people (including me). It must
>be some kind of virus. Hang tough and someone will have
an
>answer. cindy
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi all,
>>I have been using the auto log-on feature. Like an idiot
I
>>changed the logon to pop up the user name and password
>>screen. I wrote the password down and kept it, but it
says
>>it is not the right one - and I swear (sorry) that is
the
>>RIGHT password!!!!
>>What do I do now - I can get in?!
>>If I have to I will call for $245 but I really don't
want
>>to. And I am really sure that this is a very touchy
>>subject. I do not have a password reset disk - am I poop
>>out of luck and have to call??
>>.
>>
>.
>
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