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Old 08-21-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Can't Access Enabled Administrator Account

Hello, I'm running Vista Beta 2 Build 5472 and I have enabled the built-in
Administrator account in Computer Management. When I boot to safe mode and
select the Administrator account, however, I get the error message "The user
name or password is incorrect". This Administrator account shouldn't have a
password, so why am I getting this error and how can I get around it?

My steps are exactly as follows: 1) I boot to safe mode, 2) I get the logon
screen with Administrator and Other User options, 3) I select Administrator
and see the enlarged user picture and the password field, 4) I leave the
password blank and select the blue --> enter arrow, 5) The Welcome loading
icon shows for a second or two and then the error message appears.

Any help is much appreciated

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Old 08-21-2006   #2 (permalink)
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RE: Can't Access Enabled Administrator Account

I've already tried this link prior to posting this message. I followed the
directions to the letter but the article doesn't describe what to do if you
get a "password invalid" error.



"usasma" wrote:

> Try this link:
> http://www.computerworld.com/action/...icleId=9001970
>
> Haven't tried it myself, so I dunno if it works or not.
>
> - John
>
> > Hello, I'm running Vista Beta 2 Build 5472 and I have enabled the built-in
> > Administrator account in Computer Management. When I boot to safe mode and
> > select the Administrator account, however, I get the error message "The user
> > name or password is incorrect". This Administrator account shouldn't have a
> > password, so why am I getting this error and how can I get around it?
> >
> > My steps are exactly as follows: 1) I boot to safe mode, 2) I get the logon
> > screen with Administrator and Other User options, 3) I select Administrator
> > and see the enlarged user picture and the password field, 4) I leave the
> > password blank and select the blue --> enter arrow, 5) The Welcome loading
> > icon shows for a second or two and then the error message appears.
> >
> > Any help is much appreciated

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Old 08-21-2006   #3 (permalink)
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RE: Can't Access Enabled Administrator Account

I dont know the answer but may I ask why you are booting into safe mode?

"yanyao" wrote:

> Hello, I'm running Vista Beta 2 Build 5472 and I have enabled the built-in
> Administrator account in Computer Management. When I boot to safe mode and
> select the Administrator account, however, I get the error message "The user
> name or password is incorrect". This Administrator account shouldn't have a
> password, so why am I getting this error and how can I get around it?
>
> My steps are exactly as follows: 1) I boot to safe mode, 2) I get the logon
> screen with Administrator and Other User options, 3) I select Administrator
> and see the enlarged user picture and the password field, 4) I leave the
> password blank and select the blue --> enter arrow, 5) The Welcome loading
> icon shows for a second or two and then the error message appears.
>
> Any help is much appreciated

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