Windows XP Home Administrator

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 04/30/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 15:45:50 -0700

>-----Original Message-----
>I have a new computer and need to log in as an
Administrator. How? Where?
>.
>With WIndows XP Home, you have to startup in Safe mode
to use the Administrator login.Restart your computer, and
press the F* key right after the BIOS info. Choose "Safe
Mode" and the Administrator login box will be there. I
hope this helps!

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