Recently I restarted my computer and when Windows tried to load eventually a blank screen appeared and then it rebooted on its own. Now it gives me options whether to go in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, Normal Windows, etc. I have tried all of them but before they finish loading the computer reboots. So I put in my Setup CD and went into the Recovery Console and it prompted me for my Administrative Password. I do not recall ever setting an Administrative Password so I just hit ENTER and it said the password is not valid. What should I do?

Some manufacturers used the generic password until reset. It is PASSWORD.

Or sometimes it is just admin as well... Quote: Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity! The anagram of computervitals is pivotal rectums...

If neither of the previous posts fix your problem, Google for chntpw. "Computer security." — Oxymoron

I have used this websites CD image many times. It may seem complicated, but it really does everything for you once you boot up with it: Password recovery Musky If the voices inside my head paid rent, I'd be rich!

Here's an extract from ElderGeeks... Recovery Console Password On many XP installations you can't start the Recovery Console because it won't recognize your password. This registry edit causes the Recovery Console not to ask for a password. This works for both XP Home and XP Professional. Start | Run | Regedit Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Setup\RecoveryConsole Set the DWORD SecurityLevel value to 1 Exit Registry and Reboot It worked for me.. Good luck

How're you gonna do that when Windows won't boot? Interested to know that one. :) Life is more painless for those who are brainless.