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Hi RandyL, Thanks for the very fast reply. I feel a bit embarassed, but your suggestion of not using a password was the right one and it took me smoothly on from there. I'm now happily upgrading back to XP and all looks good. Thanks again....I can't believe that I didn't press the 'enter' button without a password!

Hi there, This is my first (but probably not last) visit and I hope that some brainy soul can help me. I have tried various searches on here, but could not find what I was after. I have a Sony Vaio laptop (6 yrs old) and the hard disc recently died. I have today replaced this, and having used the original Sony Recovery Discs I am now faced with a 'log on to windows' screen, with 'administrator' and a blank password box beneath it. I have no idea what password it is looking for and wondered if anyone has faced a similar problem when fitting a new disc/installing original factory settings? I apologise if this is completely brainless, but I'm really stuck. Any help will be greatly appreciated.