Re: Administrator access

Harley_Hogan wrote:
I am the only user on a home computer. I need access to the
administrator account. Where can I set a password for
administrator?

Clean install of XP Pro. (no admin password) Upgraded to Home
Premium.

I was okay until you said...
"Upgraded to Home Premium."

What OS are you actually running NOW?

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