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by jmooney

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I have a computer set up by a administrator. The computer is my personal machine. I am prevented from adding programs, deleting programs restoration situations etc. Reason being: not having permission. How do I restore my user functions w/o the administrators password?

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by ippirate

The first question I'd ask is why the adminstrator didn't give you the password if it is your personal box?

The second question I would ask is, you do realise that once you change that password, your admin will know and if you are in a scenario were that may not necessarily be a good thing, is it something that you can live with and are the consequences for getting caught dismissable?

If the box is yours and the OS is yours and you have not entered into an agreement for management fine but I know what my response would be if I were the admin. Most of us aren't big on anyone attempting to circumvent our security or go mustang on our network.

Just a few thoughts...

by juplm

on login press Ctrl Alt del twice then for username type Administrator with no pass

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