Strange Windows XP Accounts

[Skavenger]

When I boot Windows XP Pro I have two accounts set up.
At the log in screen I have a choice of the following accounts which I set
up:

1. Bill Harvey (Set as Administrator)
2. Daily User (For all the familiy)

When I booted in safe mode at the log in screen I was faced with a slightly
different set up:

1. Administrator
2. Bill Harvey

No daily user.
I tried to log into the Administrator account but I don't have a password, I
do not remeber setting this account up unless its an old one, but why does
it only show in Safe Mode? How do I get into it tried all my old passwords
to no avail.
The only administartor account should be the Bill Harvey Account?

Any Help?

 

[Yves Leclerc]

I can tell you for a fact that every XP installation has a default
"administrator" account which is normally hidden from view in normal
operation mode. This is a "safety net" in case you where to "loose" the
password/access to your standard administrator account. Do not remove it.
You should be able to replace the password of "administrator" by loggin is
as your Bill Harvey account.

 

[Skavenger]

Is the hidden Administrator account password protected?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Did the person who installed Windows XP set a password?
There is no default password from a normal installation.
Some OEMs may set a default password, in that case, contact the OEM.