admin password

Discussion in 'Software' started by Adx87, Aug 15, 2006.

  1. Adx87

    Adx87 Private E-2

    :eek: I'm trying to reformat my computer but i don't know that admin password. Is there a default? Also i can't change the admin password from another (admin) account b/c it doesn't show up in the control panel. Also on the windows log on screen, the administrator doesn't show up unless i'm in safe mode. Is there a way to get around this?
     
    Adx87, Aug 15, 2006
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  2. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    Try hitting [ENTER] most of the time it is blank
     
    foogoo, Aug 15, 2006
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  3. Adx87

    Adx87 Private E-2

    nope it doesn't work:(
     
    Adx87, Aug 15, 2006
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  4. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

    What procedure are you using that you need a password to format the drive?
    Walk us (me) throught it..pls.
     
    foogoo, Aug 15, 2006
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  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Boot to safe mode as a user with admin rights then change the passwords.
     
    TimW, Aug 15, 2006
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  6. theefool

    theefool Geekified

    If one is wanting to reformat there computer, then why is one even caring about the admin passwor? Just curious. ;)

    Edit: I see that foogoo replied basically the same thing I did.
     
    theefool, Aug 15, 2006
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