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how can I reinstall vista? I don't know the administrator password and when I
put in my vista disc it keeps asking for it

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how can I reinstall vista? I don't know the administrator password and when I
put in my vista disc it keeps asking for it
Hi Helen,

METHOD THREE in this tutorial may be able to help you reset the password to gain access to your account again.

Reset User Account Password


If you are wanting to reinstall Vista, are you booting from the Vista installation DVD to reinstall it?

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