First Time sign in problem

[Guest]

I just installed Vista after partitioning the hard drive... It started up
normally, and asked me to select a user name, password, and computer name. So
far so good.

But when I tried to sign into Vista, I was shown the user name
"administrator" and a password prompt. I entered in my password, but it
didn't work.

I then clicked on "switch user" and saw only "administrator" and "other
user". The name I created wasn't there. I clicked "other user" and typed in
my user name and password manually. I was given a "wrong user name and/or
password" message. I tried re-booting the computer, every combination I could
think of, etc. Is there a default password to "administrator" or something
like that? Otherwise, how do I sign on?

 

[Mark D. VandenBerg]

I just installed Vista after partitioning the hard drive... It started up
normally, and asked me to select a user name, password, and computer name.
So
far so good.

But when I tried to sign into Vista, I was shown the user name
"administrator" and a password prompt. I entered in my password, but it
didn't work.

I then clicked on "switch user" and saw only "administrator" and "other
user". The name I created wasn't there. I clicked "other user" and typed
in
my user name and password manually. I was given a "wrong user name and/or
password" message. I tried re-booting the computer, every combination I
could
think of, etc. Is there a default password to "administrator" or something
like that? Otherwise, how do I sign on?

Are you in "Safe Mode" when this occurs?

 

[Guest]

No. I started up Windows normally. (One time I actually pressed F8 and
selected "run Windows normally"

 

[Guest]

Hello there,


I would suggest that you just go to the Administrator login and press enter.
It seems by default on the Vista Beta that the Administrator has no password.
once you are in that profile you can just create your own profile.

Hope it helps,

iam

http://iamARTevolutions.net

 

[Guest]

Thanks. I'll try that. I don't know if it's the same thing, but I did click
the green arrow with nothing in the box. I didn't try pressing enter though.
I'll try it.

 

[Guest]

Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account
and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there.
Any thoughts?

 

[Guest]

I'm having the same problem: I installed from the DVD - not custom - went
through the motions and then was presented with a nice big orange flower and
administrator login. I click Change User and then am given a choice of admin.
and Other User. Every little combination I put in for User/Pass under Other
User doesn't work . . sometimes it takes a second to think about it and then
spits it back. When I do anyting at the admin (orange flower) login, Vista
just tells me that the account is disabled.

I installed and re-installed last night and then started another reinstall
w/ drive format this morning before coming into work. I'll try again later
tonight, but I don't have much faith.

Any words of wisdom would help.

Thanks!

-CP

 

[Guest]

I'm having the same problem: Install from Bootable DVD > to through motions >
presented with orange flower/admin login. Vista reports that the admin acount
is disabled. Next I "Change Users" and try again with the info I just entered
during setup - No dice!

I installed twice last night and then I started another re-install + drive
format this morning before coming in to work. I'll give it another go tonight
when I get home.

Any words of wisdom in the meantime would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

-CP

 

[iam bennu]

Chaimss,

It sounds like you do not have the system set to show the last login name.
That;is fine. If there is a blank box (graphic that represents the account)
at login then it is set to receive any user on the system, so just type in
that name and log in.

If the user you created has administrator privileges (if not log back into
Administrator), then you can do this:


In control panel click on "administrative tools", now click on "local
security policy". Local Policies/Security Options in :interactive logon:" .
Disable "Do not display last
last user name"

Then when you log off, the system should give you a graphic for every user
on the system, except Administrator.

REMEMBER:To get back to the Administrator account you have to "enable" this
feature again.


Hope that helps,

iam bennu

 

[Guest]

iam bennu,

I think the problem Chaimss and I are having is the blank box is denying the
name and password we setup two minutes earlier. Plus, there seems like
there's no way of logging into the system at all, the administrator account
is reportedly disabled. I've never even seen the vista desktop, let alone
start bar or control panel.

It's like we're stuck in the lobby, so to speak.

-CP

 

[Guest]

Yup, Chiefpion is right. That's my problem. I'm luckier, though. I installed
it a different computer and it works. So I've actually seen the desktop. On
the other computer, it looks like we're sharing problems. Also, unless you're
actually quoting someone, please cut out the quote that's put there by
default. It just makes it more difficult to read (and longer to load on my
Pocket PC). Thanks. Another thing, I've found that even if after you post it
says "error" it still posted. I noticed you posted similar things twice. I'm
assuming that's why. I'll probably get the same error message after posting
this. It's still there, though. Hmm...

 

[Guest]

Chaimss,

I feel so validated!! I wonder if it's a funny piece of hardware we happen
to have installed OR it might be that I didn't reformat my HD before the
previous two installs. I'll be sure to post after I get home and find out
what happened while I was at work today.

-CP

Yup, Chiefpion is right. That's my problem. I'm luckier, though. I installed
it a different computer and it works. So I've actually seen the desktop. On
the other computer, it looks like we're sharing problems. Also, unless you're
actually quoting someone, please cut out the quote that's put there by
default. It just makes it more difficult to read (and longer to load on my
Pocket PC). Thanks. Another thing, I've found that even if after you post it
says "error" it still posted. I noticed you posted similar things twice. I'm
assuming that's why. I'll probably get the same error message after posting
this. It's still there, though. Hmm...

iam bennu,

I think the problem Chaimss and I are having is the blank box is denying the
name and password we setup two minutes earlier. Plus, there seems like
there's no way of logging into the system at all, the administrator account
is reportedly disabled. I've never even seen the vista desktop, let alone
start bar or control panel.

It's like we're stuck in the lobby, so to speak.

-CP

 

[Guest]

So it worked. . . . a super scrubbed clean install of Beta 2 seems to be the
best. After formating and reinstalling. I go the the hoops and made sure just
to put my name in and no password and now it boots right to the desktop and
doesn't hassle me . . . now to get rid of all those permission popups and
now to find a cheap sound card that has a driver.

Any suggestions?

-CP

 

[Guest]

I am having the exact smae problem, and from reading this thread, it seems
that the remedy is to format and do a whole fresh reinstall of vista, right?

So it worked. . . . a super scrubbed clean install of Beta 2 seems to be the
best. After formating and reinstalling. I go the the hoops and made sure just
to put my name in and no password and now it boots right to the desktop and
doesn't hassle me . . . now to get rid of all those permission popups and
now to find a cheap sound card that has a driver.

Any suggestions?

-CP