(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 9:52 am
Post subject: Re: Administrator [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>basics (more info?)
Well it depends on which version of Windows you're running. One way is
just to boot in safe mode, when you first turn on your pc, start tapping the
F8 key and select safe mode. On Windows XP Pro, you can press CTRL-ALT-DEL
twice at the log on screen to get the classic windows logon prompt, then
type in Administrator and the password.
"JoepL" <JoepL RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:BD3C01CD-9928-4D6C-B103-674FDC87D33E@microsoft.com...
> Hi, I forgot how to log on with my administrator account. I can't remember
> how to get the button to show. I only get my own name. Please help.
>
> "CatherineDiane" wrote:
>
>> I always recommend sole users to create their "user" profile and use that
>> primarily. The reason is if you get hit with malware (or a nasty
>> "friend")
>> that tries to make changes to your computer it will be blocked by the
>> request
>> for the adminstrator's password.
>>
>> If you are logged as the Administrator, they can do as they will (friends
>> and enemies...)
>>
>> Just My 2 Cents, CatherineDiane
>> --
>> CatherineDiane
>> Adjunct Instructor
>> Community College
>>
>>
>> "Newbie" wrote:
>>
>> > Can I delete the original "Administrator" user and just keep "Mine"
>> > with
>> > administrator rights with no problem, or should I get rid of "Mine" and
>> > rename the administrator? I am the only user of this computer and I
>> > don't see
>> > the need to have 2 users if I am the sole user.
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