User Password Problems

[K. Pershke]

Is there a way to break through the main "safe-mode"
administrator account?

We cannot get on one of our machines becasue another
person installed windows for us, but didn't put in our
admin password. There are other users on the computer,
but they are limited accounts and we need administrative
rights to install some programs.

If the safe-mode admin account is not accessable, is our
only other option a reformat and reinstall the opetating
System? What about retreaving files we need? It is also
having problems with the network and we cannot access
that way either.

If anyone knows of a way to "break in" Windows, I thank
you in advance.

Thanks.

Specs:
Windows XP Professional
AMD 1000MHz
256MB DDR RAM

 

[NeoSadist]

Is there a way to break through the main "safe-mode"
administrator account?

We cannot get on one of our machines becasue another
person installed windows for us, but didn't put in our
admin password. There are other users on the computer,
but they are limited accounts and we need administrative
rights to install some programs.

Do not let someone other that the admin do that, then. Make that person
reinstall it again, but to come get you when it's time to put in the admin
password (and do NOT let him know what it is unless he is an admin).

If the safe-mode admin account is not accessable, is our
only other option a reformat and reinstall the opetating
System? What about retreaving files we need? It is also
having problems with the network and we cannot access
that way either.

Nope, sorry. Gotta reinstall probably, unless you can get in as the admin
and change the password.

If anyone knows of a way to "break in" Windows, I thank
you in advance.

There are ways to hack a windows box: www.google.com will point you in the
right direction.