Administrator problems. help
I have recently bought a new printer. During installation, it asks for a administrator username and password to continue. However, the administrator account on my computer was accidentally change to a limited account by my son. How do i change it back to an administrator? I am using windows xp home premium. HELP!! 1 person needs an answerI do too
March 7th, 2010 10:20pm

You will need to log into the built-in Administrator account and fix your account type. In XP Home, boot the computer into Safe Mode. Do this by repeatedly tapping the F8 key as the computer is starting up. This will get you to the right menu. Navigate using your Up arrow key; the mouse will not work here. Once in Safe Mode, you will see the normally hidden Administrator account. The default password is a blank. In XP Pro, you do not need to go into Safe Mode. At the Welcome Screen, do Ctrl-Alt-Del twice to get the classic Windows logon box. Type in "Administrator" and whatever password you assigned when you set up Windows.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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March 8th, 2010 12:57am

Thank you so much. IT WORKED!!!
March 9th, 2010 12:29am

Glad to hear it. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
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March 9th, 2010 12:37am

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