Admin Sign-on

From: Gene (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/24/03


Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 05:23:19 -0700


>-----Original Message-----
>I need to uninstall the anti virus program that does not
>work after conversion from ME. I have to sign on as the
>administrator, but I do not remember setting up the admin
>sign. Is there a way to reset the password without losing
>everything?
>.
>I am only a novice at this, but in trying to solve
another problem involving administrator,I found the
following to be helpful. Boot in safe mode (hold down F8,
while booting. Select safe mode and enter. This will
enable you to select control panel. at control panel,
select adminstrator and you should be able to create an
adminstrator function. XP is crazy, but hope this works
for you.



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