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I cant log on as administrator on main pc,

Asked by: 5starr

I hit control, alt, delete at log in screen and typed administrator but it still wants a password. It states unable to log in because of account restriction.  Also tried F8 after reboot. nothing.

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2009-03-07 at 13:39:18ID24209225
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Answers

 

by: houssam_balloutPosted on 2009-03-07 at 13:41:41ID: 23826714

can you logon to other accounts ???

if you dont like to wait then try the NT PAss Crack program:
http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/

 

by: mlscottPosted on 2009-03-07 at 13:42:38ID: 23826718

Is this through an RDC connection?

If so

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303846

If the password is blank then it won't connect

Thanks

 

by: mlscottPosted on 2009-03-07 at 13:43:02ID: 23826723

You can disable blank password restrictions by using a policy. To locate and change this policy:
Click Start, point to Run, type gpedit.msc, and then click OK to start the Group Policy Editor.
Open Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only.
Double-click Limit local account use of blank passwords to consol logon only.
Click Disabled, and then click OK.
Quit Group Policy Editor.
NOTE: By default, this policy is on (enabled).

 

by: dstewartjrPosted on 2009-03-07 at 13:52:44ID: 23826772

 

by: 5starrPosted on 2009-03-07 at 14:09:17ID: 23826892

I typed in gpedit.msc but windows cant find it

 

by: houssam_balloutPosted on 2009-03-07 at 14:10:53ID: 23826898

if you can logon via another acccont
then go to start->run>type cmd and press Enter

type
net user Administrator *
And press Enter twice and try to login

 

by: johnb6767Posted on 2009-03-07 at 15:22:30ID: 23827134

Sounds like XP Home..... Cant use the Administrator account in regular mode, only Safe Mode.....

 

by: 5starrPosted on 2009-03-07 at 16:20:51ID: 23827316

problem is Im using XP Home. Should I install XP Professional instead.

 

by: dstewartjrPosted on 2009-03-07 at 17:50:57ID: 23827573

try safe mode as john mentioned

 

by: johnb6767Posted on 2009-03-07 at 22:47:46ID: 23828249

Why do you need to login as the actual Administrator User account? Another Admin user should be sufficient.....

If you need to modify folder permissions, then boot to Safe Mode, and you will have the Security Tab available to modify.....

 

by: 5starrPosted on 2009-03-08 at 15:52:18ID: 23831797

If I need to restore to an earlier time in the future I need to be able to log in as the Administrator. I would rather sort the issue out now while the Pc is working well. So would I be better off installing XP proffessional rather than XP home.

 

by: venom96737Posted on 2009-03-08 at 17:45:13ID: 23832251

Doesnt matter if you install xp pro or not you will not have the ability to log into the admin account while running in regular mode.  The only time you can use this is when you are running in safe mode creating your own account with admin permissions will produce the same results and have the same permissions.  This is by design from microsoft the admin account can't be used in regular boot mode in any version of xp.

 

by: dstewartjrPosted on 2009-03-08 at 18:05:26ID: 23832322

"Doesnt matter if you install xp pro or not you will not have the ability to log into the admin account while running in regular mode.  The only time you can use this is when you are running in safe mode creating your own account with admin permissions will produce the same results and have the same permissions.  This is by design from microsoft the admin account can't be used in regular boot mode in any version of xp."


Sorry, but this statement couldn't be anymore WRONG, I am writing this from the administrator account on xp pro in regular mode.

 

by: johnb6767Posted on 2009-03-09 at 03:27:58ID: 23834324

"Doesnt matter if you install xp pro or not you will not have the ability to log into the admin account while running in regular mode."

Have to agree with dstewartjr, XP Professional does allow login in regular mode......

You can show it on the welcome screen, or hit CTRL+ALT+DEL twice to get a classic login box, and enter the credentials....

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