Guest Bill Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 New XP Home computer mistakenly came with a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the administrator's password to "John316" and used that password several times before discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange USA keyboard while at the same time I gave up the UK keyboard. Apparently, the two keyboards use a different code-page, as I can no longer log in as the administrator, which of course means I'm "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent or find a translation. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Bill
Guest cornedbeef007-groups@yahoo.com.au Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT On Jun 23, 11:04 am, "Bill" <billstan...@psln.com> wrote: > New XP Home computer mistakenly came with > a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the > administrator's password to "John316" and > used that password several times before > discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. > My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange > USA keyboard while at the same time I gave > up the UK keyboard. > > Apparently, the two keyboards use a different > code-page, as I can no longer log in as the > administrator, which of course means I'm > "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent > or find a translation. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bill Boot into Safe Mode (stab F8 key during booting, select "Safe Mode" from the menu). Login as Administrator, the password is blank by default, unless you changed it. When your system lets you in, go to Control Panel, Users, Select your user <John> and change the password to something else. Reboot, and login as John and use your new password. Good luck.
Guest JS Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT Note: The default password for the built in Windows Administrator account is normally blank (none). For XP Home users: Boot the computer into Safe Mode Do this by pressing the F8 key after the Power On Self Test is finished, until the Start menu appears. This will get you to the correct menu window. Once in Safe Mode, you will see the normally hidden Administrator account and any other accounts. (Note: Accounts are displayed alphabetically). Use the Up/down arrow keys to highlight the 'Administrator' account; Remember as mentioned above: The default password is a blank (no password required). Also See: Forgotten your Windows XP Home password http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894902/en-us and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894901/ For XP Pro users: You do not need to go into Safe Mode. At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twice to display the Windows logon box. Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes) and 'if' you assigned a password when you set up Windows, then enter it. (Note: by default the password is blank, no password need be entered) Once your in, then: Click Start/Run/and type in: Control Userpasswords2 and then press OK Next click on the Advanced tab and then click Manage Passwords. Also see: How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or if your password expires (This Microsoft article applies to both XP Home and Pro) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305/en-us JS "Bill" <billstanton@psln.com> wrote in message news:v96dncMVVuEca8PVnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@trueband.net... > New XP Home computer mistakenly came with > a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the > administrator's password to "John316" and > used that password several times before > discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. > My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange > USA keyboard while at the same time I gave > up the UK keyboard. > > Apparently, the two keyboards use a different > code-page, as I can no longer log in as the > administrator, which of course means I'm > "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent > or find a translation. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bill >
Guest Bill Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT Thanks, problem resolved. Bill "JS" <@> wrote in message news:ugZGu8M1IHA.5728@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Note: The default password for the built in Windows Administrator account > is normally blank (none). > > For XP Home users: > Boot the computer into Safe Mode > Do this by pressing the F8 key after the Power On Self Test is finished, > until the Start menu appears. > This will get you to the correct menu window. > Once in Safe Mode, you will see the normally hidden Administrator account > and any other accounts. > (Note: Accounts are displayed alphabetically). > Use the Up/down arrow keys to highlight the 'Administrator' account; > Remember as mentioned above: The default password is a blank (no password > required). > > Also See: Forgotten your Windows XP Home password > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894902/en-us > and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894901/ > > For XP Pro users: > You do not need to go into Safe Mode. > At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twice to display the > Windows logon box. > Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes) and 'if' you assigned a > password when you set up Windows, then enter it. (Note: by default the > password is blank, no password need be entered) > > Once your in, then: > Click Start/Run/and type in: Control Userpasswords2 and then press OK > Next click on the Advanced tab and then click Manage Passwords. > > Also see: How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or if > your password expires > (This Microsoft article applies to both XP Home and Pro) > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305/en-us > > JS > > > "Bill" <billstanton@psln.com> wrote in message > news:v96dncMVVuEca8PVnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@trueband.net... >> New XP Home computer mistakenly came with >> a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the >> administrator's password to "John316" and >> used that password several times before >> discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. >> My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange >> USA keyboard while at the same time I gave >> up the UK keyboard. >> >> Apparently, the two keyboards use a different >> code-page, as I can no longer log in as the >> administrator, which of course means I'm >> "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent >> or find a translation. >> >> Any help would be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> Bill >> > >
Guest Sohtyaelehtreklats Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT "Using that keyboard, I set the administrator's password to "John316"" -- Stalking is a Crime Stalking charges are serious and almost every state now has a strict stalking law. <cornedbeef007-groups@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message news:20e0d3a0-9afd-446d-aa5b-0fde76478b37@p39g2000prm.googlegroups.com... On Jun 23, 11:04 am, "Bill" <billstan...@psln.com> wrote: > New XP Home computer mistakenly came with > a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the > administrator's password to "John316" and > used that password several times before > discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. > My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange > USA keyboard while at the same time I gave > up the UK keyboard. > > Apparently, the two keyboards use a different > code-page, as I can no longer log in as the > administrator, which of course means I'm > "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent > or find a translation. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bill Boot into Safe Mode (stab F8 key during booting, select "Safe Mode" from the menu). Login as Administrator, the password is blank by default, unless you changed it. When your system lets you in, go to Control Panel, Users, Select your user <John> and change the password to something else. Reboot, and login as John and use your new password. Good luck.
Guest Sohtyaelehtreklats Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT "Using that keyboard, I set the administrator's password to "John316"" -- Stalking is a Crime Stalking charges are serious and almost every state now has a strict stalking law. "JS" <@> wrote in message news:ugZGu8M1IHA.5728@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Note: The default password for the built in Windows Administrator account > is normally blank (none). > > For XP Home users: > Boot the computer into Safe Mode > Do this by pressing the F8 key after the Power On Self Test is finished, > until the Start menu appears. > This will get you to the correct menu window. > Once in Safe Mode, you will see the normally hidden Administrator account > and any other accounts. > (Note: Accounts are displayed alphabetically). > Use the Up/down arrow keys to highlight the 'Administrator' account; > Remember as mentioned above: The default password is a blank (no password > required). > > Also See: Forgotten your Windows XP Home password > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894902/en-us > and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894901/ > > For XP Pro users: > You do not need to go into Safe Mode. > At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twice to display the > Windows logon box. > Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes) and 'if' you assigned a > password when you set up Windows, then enter it. (Note: by default the > password is blank, no password need be entered) > > Once your in, then: > Click Start/Run/and type in: Control Userpasswords2 and then press OK > Next click on the Advanced tab and then click Manage Passwords. > > Also see: How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or if > your password expires > (This Microsoft article applies to both XP Home and Pro) > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305/en-us > > JS > > > "Bill" <billstanton@psln.com> wrote in message > news:v96dncMVVuEca8PVnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@trueband.net... >> New XP Home computer mistakenly came with >> a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the >> administrator's password to "John316" and >> used that password several times before >> discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. >> My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange >> USA keyboard while at the same time I gave >> up the UK keyboard. >> >> Apparently, the two keyboards use a different >> code-page, as I can no longer log in as the >> administrator, which of course means I'm >> "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent >> or find a translation. >> >> Any help would be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> Bill >> > >
Guest JS Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT You're welcome. JS "Bill" <billstanton@psln.com> wrote in message news:zpOdndnPG5L7lcLVnZ2dnUVZ_qninZ2d@trueband.net... > Thanks, problem resolved. > Bill > > > "JS" <@> wrote in message news:ugZGu8M1IHA.5728@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Note: The default password for the built in Windows Administrator account >> is normally blank (none). >> >> For XP Home users: >> Boot the computer into Safe Mode >> Do this by pressing the F8 key after the Power On Self Test is finished, >> until the Start menu appears. >> This will get you to the correct menu window. >> Once in Safe Mode, you will see the normally hidden Administrator account >> and any other accounts. >> (Note: Accounts are displayed alphabetically). >> Use the Up/down arrow keys to highlight the 'Administrator' account; >> Remember as mentioned above: The default password is a blank (no password >> required). >> >> Also See: Forgotten your Windows XP Home password >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894902/en-us >> and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894901/ >> >> For XP Pro users: >> You do not need to go into Safe Mode. >> At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twice to display >> the Windows logon box. >> Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes) and 'if' you assigned a >> password when you set up Windows, then enter it. (Note: by default the >> password is blank, no password need be entered) >> >> Once your in, then: >> Click Start/Run/and type in: Control Userpasswords2 and then press OK >> Next click on the Advanced tab and then click Manage Passwords. >> >> Also see: How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or if >> your password expires >> (This Microsoft article applies to both XP Home and Pro) >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305/en-us >> >> JS >> >> >> "Bill" <billstanton@psln.com> wrote in message >> news:v96dncMVVuEca8PVnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@trueband.net... >>> New XP Home computer mistakenly came with >>> a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the >>> administrator's password to "John316" and >>> used that password several times before >>> discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. >>> My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange >>> USA keyboard while at the same time I gave >>> up the UK keyboard. >>> >>> Apparently, the two keyboards use a different >>> code-page, as I can no longer log in as the >>> administrator, which of course means I'm >>> "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent >>> or find a translation. >>> >>> Any help would be appreciated. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Bill >>> >> >> > >
Guest Bill Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT What's your post have to do with the problem described? "Sohtyaelehtreklats" <toidi@tpap.com> wrote in message news:vOD7k.6268$cW3.4691@nlpi064.nbdc.sbc.com... > "Using that keyboard, I set the > administrator's password to "John316"" > > > -- > Stalking is a Crime > Stalking charges are serious and > almost every state now has a strict stalking law. > > > > > "JS" <@> wrote in message news:ugZGu8M1IHA.5728@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Note: The default password for the built in Windows Administrator account >> is normally blank (none). >> >> For XP Home users: >> Boot the computer into Safe Mode >> Do this by pressing the F8 key after the Power On Self Test is finished, >> until the Start menu appears. >> This will get you to the correct menu window. >> Once in Safe Mode, you will see the normally hidden Administrator account >> and any other accounts. >> (Note: Accounts are displayed alphabetically). >> Use the Up/down arrow keys to highlight the 'Administrator' account; >> Remember as mentioned above: The default password is a blank (no password >> required). >> >> Also See: Forgotten your Windows XP Home password >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894902/en-us >> and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894901/ >> >> For XP Pro users: >> You do not need to go into Safe Mode. >> At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twice to display >> the Windows logon box. >> Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes) and 'if' you assigned a >> password when you set up Windows, then enter it. (Note: by default the >> password is blank, no password need be entered) >> >> Once your in, then: >> Click Start/Run/and type in: Control Userpasswords2 and then press OK >> Next click on the Advanced tab and then click Manage Passwords. >> >> Also see: How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or if >> your password expires >> (This Microsoft article applies to both XP Home and Pro) >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305/en-us >> >> JS >> >> >> "Bill" <billstanton@psln.com> wrote in message >> news:v96dncMVVuEca8PVnZ2dnUVZ_uqdnZ2d@trueband.net... >>> New XP Home computer mistakenly came with >>> a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the >>> administrator's password to "John316" and >>> used that password several times before >>> discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. >>> My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange >>> USA keyboard while at the same time I gave >>> up the UK keyboard. >>> >>> Apparently, the two keyboards use a different >>> code-page, as I can no longer log in as the >>> administrator, which of course means I'm >>> "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent >>> or find a translation. >>> >>> Any help would be appreciated. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Bill >>> >> >> >
Guest Bill Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT Hi Mike, Sohtyaelehtreklats' was a strange post, as the problem and the solutions offered had absolutely nothing to do with the notion of "stalking", legal or otherwise. Bill "MAP" <mikepawlak2REM@OVEhotmail.com> wrote in message news:%23lyotwO1IHA.4572@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Bill wrote: >> What's your post have to do with the >> problem described? > > Nothing. "Sohtyaelehtreklats" is just ragging on the people who have > helped you because they don't understand their responce to you. > Glad your problem is solved. > > -- > Mike Pawlak >
Guest MAP Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT Sohtyaelehtreklats wrote: > "Using that keyboard, I set the > administrator's password to "John316"" > > > > <cornedbeef007-groups@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message > news:20e0d3a0-9afd-446d-aa5b-0fde76478b37@p39g2000prm.googlegroups.com... > On Jun 23, 11:04 am, "Bill" <billstan...@psln.com> wrote: >> New XP Home computer mistakenly came with >> a UK keyboard. Using that keyboard, I set the >> administrator's password to "John316" and >> used that password several times before >> discovering that I had the wrong keyboard. >> My hardware supplier UPS'd me an exchange >> USA keyboard while at the same time I gave >> up the UK keyboard. >> >> Apparently, the two keyboards use a different >> code-page, as I can no longer log in as the >> administrator, which of course means I'm >> "dead in the water" until I can either circumvent >> or find a translation. >> >> Any help would be appreciated. >> >> Thanks, >> Bill > > Boot into Safe Mode (stab F8 key during booting, select "Safe Mode" > from the menu). > Login as Administrator, the password is blank by default, unless you > changed it. > When your system lets you in, go to Control Panel, Users, Select your > user <John> and change the password to something else. > Reboot, and login as John and use your new password. > > Good luck. I believe he is talking about logging in the default (hidden) admin account that you can access from safe mode.That password is by default blank no matter if you set a password for the normal login accounts or not. This admin account is there for emer. use only like Bill's problem. You can read more on this at the links below. http://www.ncsu.edu/resnet/windows/passwords/xp_passwords_admin.php http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=xp+hidden+administrators+account -- Mike Pawlak
Guest MAP Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT Bill wrote: > What's your post have to do with the > problem described? Nothing. "Sohtyaelehtreklats" is just ragging on the people who have helped you because they don't understand their responce to you. Glad your problem is solved. -- Mike Pawlak
Guest Leythos Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT In article <eOD7k.6267$cW3.5764@nlpi064.nbdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com says... > Subject: Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT > From: Sohtyaelehtreklats <toidi@tpap.com> > Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general > You're not being cute in that name you're posting with, it's too easy to see that you're still stalking me. I said if you didn't want me to post the warning about you and your actions you needed to take my name out of your posts - you're still being unethical butts. -- Leythos - spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 to email me) Public Service Warning: Learn about PCButts before you trust: http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t513604-author-of-removeit.html http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=pcbutts1+thief
Guest Sohtyaelehtreklats Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT You sick f$ck, I did that to prove a point. You lied when you told everyone you would stop stalking me if I took your name out of my sig and email. I did that against my better judgment after initially refusing to do so even after all the emails I got telling me to try it and see. As a favor to Microsoft, because your sick a$$ was disrupting their groups, I changed it. They also told me that if I change it and you continue to stalk me they will ban you. Your sorry a$$ name is nowhere in my sig or email address now leave me the f$ck alone you sick bastard. -- Stalking is a Crime Stalking charges are serious and almost every state now has a strict stalking law. "Leythos" <void@nowhere.lan> wrote in message news:1214359928_124071@news.usenet.com... > In article <eOD7k.6267$cW3.5764@nlpi064.nbdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com > says... >> Subject: Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT >> From: Sohtyaelehtreklats <toidi@tpap.com> >> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general >> > You're not being cute in that name you're posting with, it's too easy to > see that you're still stalking me. > > I said if you didn't want me to post the warning about you and your > actions you needed to take my name out of your posts - you're still > being unethical butts. > > -- > Leythos - spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 to email me) > Public Service Warning: Learn about PCButts before you trust: > http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t513604-author-of-removeit.html > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=pcbutts1+thief
Guest Leythos Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Re: HELP, I'M LOCKED OUT In article <BRh8k.10762$jI5.5574@flpi148.ffdc.sbc.com>, toidi@tpap.com says... > You sick f$ck, I did that to prove a point. You lied when you told everyone > you would stop stalking me if I took your name out of my sig and email. I > did that against my better judgment after initially refusing to do so even > after all the emails I got telling me to try it and see. As a favor to > Microsoft, because your sick a$$ was disrupting their groups, I changed it. > They also told me that if I change it and you continue to stalk me they will > ban you. Your sorry a$$ name is nowhere in my sig or email address now leave > me the f$ck alone you sick bastard. No, you did not take my name out of your messages, you spelled it backwards - that makes you unethical and still stalking me. I have asked you to remove my name from any part of your messages and I would not post about you - you didn't, not once, and you played proved that you can't stop commenting about me. You are dishonest and unethical to the max Chris. The offer still stands, remove my name from your posts and I won't be forced to defend my name - period. The MS Newsgroup admin is NOT going to ban me, they've already started deleting your posts from their servers and they've asked you to stop using MVP in your name. -- - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum. - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist" spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
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