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joey
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log on as admin -xp machine

Post by joey »

i got a pc running xp . when it boots up i have 4 users (icons), no one needs a password to log on. but i cant install new software nor printer under any one of these users - getting a message like - no permission or need administartor account or canot fine/ access file.
how can i add to these 4 users (icons) one more icon (user=admin)
the owner of the unit toled me that on the xp installation he didnt create any password for the adminstrator (left it blank)
thank you very much in advance
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HowlingPhoenix
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Post by HowlingPhoenix »

try pressing ctrl+alt+del two times at the screen with all of the usernames icons and then typing in administrator where the username box is. You should be able to access the account that way...I hope that helps
Specs:
Windows XP Pro
2.53 p4 @2.8
Shuttle AV49N Motherboard
Leadtek 6800/all pipes and shaders unlocked
Audigy LS w/Creative 5400
1 GB Mushkin pc3200 RAM
8X Lite-On DVD Burner
19" NEC fe990 Monitor
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