I have 2 problems. One) I am trying to run Windows repair from the XP PRO disk. It ASKS for the admin password. This is a problem because I don't know it. The computer was abandoned and was given to me. I was searching for ways to reset or delete the admin pw including downloading ebcd (emergency boot cd). It doesn't work, apparently with xp if you can boot with your xp disk. I foolishly decided in frustration, to nose around where a novice doesn't belong and TRY a few things myself... Problem Two) I disabled admin user in Control Panel/Admin Tools/Comp Mgmt/Sys Tools/Local Users/Users thinking that was a "good idea".... right... the next time I turned on the computer, it goes to Windows Logon screen and asks me to click on user to logon to but..... there isn't anyone to choose from. So, I have to ctl/alt/del to get anything, which of course is, admin password. I can either hit escape or hit enter to get into Windows but, only as a "guest acct". So, I can't undo the dumb thing I did! So,...... any IDEAS? Suggestions?..... I know what I shouldn't have done... is there anything I CAN do? Thanks so much in advance for any help offered.   I would install a fresh copy windows.

You say you have an XP pro disk. Did the computer have XP pro on it? Does the computer have the product key sticker on it?Hi. Thank you for your reply. Yeah, reinstalling windows is definitely looking like the best option. I downloaded Mozy, which has enough room for me to back up my docs, photos and music (pretty much all I use the computer for) but, it hangs up just before it's finished. There are photos and docs of my children that are irreplaceable so I have to put those on disk. I'm sure you understand my hesitation though, reinstalling all the programs I have, some which I'll have to go and find and download again. It's just such a pain. I just had all the programs and settings etc the way I wanted them. Just had a minor glitch, which I'm sure repair would have taken care of. But, I guess I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and reinstall. Darn it!    Was hoping there was another download like ebcd, which was recommended here, that would help me bypass admin. But, now I can only logon as a guest and can't do anything! Ughh!    Thanks again for responding. Take care and God bless. -SSlave Drive Tutorial

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