XP PRO... The computer only shows 1 account...even booting in Safe Mode...only one account shows. The problem is... Whenever I try to change settings, delete/move a file off the desktop, etc...Windows does now allow it. The message sez something about not having enough access and needing to log in as a an admin..etc. But...this is appears to be the only account. Has anyone experienced this/found a solution? Thanks, Kev100 > PLEASE HELP OTHERS - Report back what did/didn't work for those referencing this thread.<

Is this your computer?

Hit Ctrl-Alt-Delete twice & see if you get a logon screen, if you do - change the user name to administrator & punch in the applicable password or leave blank & hit enter. If blank does not work & you don't know the Admin password - then you probably shouldn't be doing this in the first place. Good luck!

One could delete the admin account. Any number of other issues could cause this. There is a floppy that you boot from to see accounts and you can send it off an in a few days they will email you the password. Search for xp administrator password the petri site has the place. They will charge for few hour service if you need it. I would consider using a live cd to save important data off. (Doesn't work on encrypted folders) Then I'd consider some type of repair to the accounts or a ntbackup restore or even a reload. I read it wrong and answer it wrong too. So get off my case you goober.