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ADMINISTRATIVE ID AND PASSWORD

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by gettysdeemer

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I BOUGHT THIS COMPUTER AND IT HAS XP. HOW DO I GET AROUND THE ADMINISTRATIVE ID AND PASSWORD. I DON'T HAVE ONE.

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by hal 9000

To perform a clean Install of Windows Whatever and all the supplied software. That way you could never be accused of stealing someone else data that may reside on the HDD.

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by whdjr

I've purchased my pc. NEW. This was a few years back though. Since then, I DO NOT remember the administrative password.
And unfortunately, I really need it.
I don't want to really run the "back-up"
cd prorams.
I need help, Desperately.

by w2ktechman

log in with another account and then change the admin PW?
If this is not an option, take it to a shop!

by w2ktechman

Find the person that you bought it from and have them change the PW for you.
If they will not, then get out the recovery discs and re-install. If you do not have them, then get them from either the person whom you purchased the system, or the manufacturer.

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