Corrupted registry and "no" admin password

From: Ron Alford (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/03/04 

Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 13:06:38 -0700

My windows registry has been corrupted. I am following
instructions in Microsoft document 307545. So, I only
have access to the restore console. I need my admin
password but never set one up (system came with XP
installed). How do I get the admin passowrd or reset
without reloading XP?

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