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Old 03-27-2006, 06:11 PM   #1
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Need help for XP Repair

I need to do a repair install of XP, computers doing lots of weird stuff. My problem is it wants the Admin password but when I type it in it says wrong password. Sure could use some help, thanks.
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Old 03-27-2006, 06:13 PM   #2
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You shouldn't need the Admin password to do a Repair/install. Sounds like you're trying to use the Recovery Console. Follow this guide in our Tips and Tricks.

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=151522
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Old 03-27-2006, 06:22 PM   #3
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Thanks for the link, still concerns me that I'm the administrator but my password is not working.
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Old 03-27-2006, 06:29 PM   #4
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When you use the Recovery Console, the Admin password is not the same as the password for the User with Admin privileges. If no one has set the Admin password, there isn't one. Here's a better explanation.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308402/en-us

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058/en-us
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Old 03-27-2006, 06:32 PM   #5
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Thanks again, you've been very helpful.
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