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k i had to install xp home over xp pro. all the files and user folders that
were there before i did this are still intact,but.............. when i push
control alt delete to bring up the administrator that works but when i go to
type the administrative name and password it tells me cannot log me in. is
there like a default password(did not have to type one in when i installed xp
home,just a name and company)or some way to find out what it is???
please help!!
 
PntD_PauL said:
k i had to install xp home over xp pro. all the files and user folders that
were there before i did this are still intact,but.............. when i push
control alt delete to bring up the administrator that works but when i go to
type the administrative name and password it tells me cannot log me in. is
there like a default password(did not have to type one in when i installed xp
home,just a name and company)or some way to find out what it is???
please help!!
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By default in XP Home the administrator password is blank.
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PntD_PauL said:
k i had to install xp home over xp pro. all the files and user folders that
were there before i did this are still intact,but.............. when i push
control alt delete to bring up the administrator that works but when i go to
type the administrative name and password it tells me cannot log me in. is
there like a default password(did not have to type one in when i installed xp
home,just a name and company)or some way to find out what it is???
please help!!
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