XP Home Edition Administrators Account (cpl Q's about pw and security)

[*ProteanThread*]

1. How can I change the password for the "Administrator" account from
another account with administrator privs?

2. Since I already have an account with administrator privs (mine) can the
default Administrator Account be deleted?


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[Gordon]

1. How can I change the password for the "Administrator" account from
another account with administrator privs?

I don't think you can - you can only change it while logged on in that
account.

2. Since I already have an account with administrator privs (mine) can the
default Administrator Account be deleted?

No - you cannot delete the built-in Administrator Account, and nor should
you want to - it's your only way into the machine short of a repair install
should your day to dat login go belly up.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Jeez, did ya miss any NGs to post to??

HOW TO: Disable the Local Administrator Account in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;281140

How to access the computer after you disable the administrator account
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;814777

Administrator Account Not Used for Logon
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;281244

Cannot Change the Password for the Administrator Account in User Accounts in
Control Panel
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298252

 

[*ProteanThread*]

somebody was bound to know. ever go fishing ? ;-)

 

[Bob I]

somebody was bound to know. ever go fishing ? ;-)

With a stick of dynamite?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

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