Asking for a password that I don't have or created must have been previous owner ____
I went into admin management to change it to my name I didn't create a password and also unchecked box that requires user to use password to log in so I don't understand why now it's asking for password in start up log in please help.1 person needs an answerI do too
October 25th, 2010 11:27am

Hi, - Do you have another user with administrative privileges? If yes, you may login using the other account and change the password for the locked account. See To change a user's password Also see How to log on to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires Please note that Microsoft support engineers cannot help you retrieve passwords of files and features in Microsoft products that are lost or forgotten. See Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwords Additionally, read through BillFill MSFT, Moderator’s response regarding keeping passwords secure and Microsoft’s policy on getting around passwords in the following link: Keeping Passwords Secure- Microsoft Policy on Getting Around PasswordsGokul - Microsoft Support [If this post was helpful, please click the "Vote as Helpful" (green triangle) button. If it helps in resolving your issue, click "Propose As Answer" or "Mark as Answer" button. By proposing/marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]
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October 26th, 2010 4:40pm

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