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Old 05-28-2008   #1 (permalink)


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Forgot admin password, must re-install?

I forgot my admin password, from what I see, I must re-install Vista? Will I lose my docs and pics when I do this?

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Re: Forgot admin password, must re-install?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by ms_illusioned View Post
I forgot my admin password, from what I see, I must re-install Vista? Will I lose my docs and pics when I do this?
Hello,

You can create the boot DVD from Method Three in this tutorial on another computer to use on your computer to reset the password.

Reset User Account Password

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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