Re: no administator son deleted

Bruce Chambers wrote:
vickie wrote:
Hi,
My son deleted the computer administrator for this computer, How do i put a computer administrator back on the computer. The only account now on the computer is mine, but it is a limited account. HELP


Simply log in using the built-in Administrator account (which cannot be deleted) and modify the desired account(s) and use Start > Run > "control userpasswords2" to modify the desired account(s). By design, the only way to log into the Administrator account of WinXP Home is to reboot into Safe Mode. For WinXP Pro, pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL twice at the Welcome Screen will produce the standard login dialog box.

How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your Password Expires
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q321305

Failing that, Linux-based password cracking utilities abound on the Internet, freely available to anyone who can use Google.

After recovering, make sure that you place a strong password on the built-in Administrator account and reduce your son's account to a Limited Account so he won't be able to do this again.

Just as an aside:

Assuming that this isn't a stolen system, does anyone actually screw up
their system, themselves?

It's always "the neighbor," "my son," the dog," etc.

--
Notan
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