OK-The aministrators password is an option that most people don't use when they first set up XP-I didn't-what for?-So' I just found out that it is needed when you need to use the recovery console to repair XP-
It would not allow me access without it so I will be going into user accounts and create one.-It's simple---go to Safe mode to create the new pass---------------------QUESTION:
What is an Administrator password on my Windows 2000 or Windows XP system and why is it important?
ANSWER:
Windows 2000 and Windows XP have a built-in login system. When you use a computer running one of these operating systems, you have to 'sign on' to the computer in order to use it.
Both Windows 2000 and XP have a built-in Administrator account. This account gives the person using it unlimited access over the system and its settings and controls. (This account is analogous to the root account on Unix systems.)
When you initially configured your Windows 2000/XP computer, you were prompted to select an Administrator password. In our experience, many users leave this password blank, reasoning that they will be the only user of the system and an Administrator password is not required.
Unfortunately, when your computer is connected to an always-on Internet connection like the FAS Network, a blank Administrator password is an open door to hackers. It is trivial for a hacker to break into a system that has no Administrator password. If this happens, your computer may be used to attack other computers and networks, and it will appear that these hacks were done by you (since it's your computer.)
In addition, many users set their Administrator password to something that can be easily hacked, like 'password'. One recent network security study found that it was possible to crack most Administrator passwords in under a half-hour.
It is vitally important that all Windows 2000/XP systems on the FAS Network have a valid, strong Administrator password. To set or change your Administrator password:
Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete on your Windows 2000 or XP Professional system.
At the Windows Security dialogue that appears, select the Change Password... option.
Enter Administrator as the User Name, select your local system (the "this computer") option under Log On To, and enter the old password (if known). Then, enter a new, secure password. It is an excellent idea to mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers.
If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, you will need to complete the following steps:
Restart the computer.
Once Windows shuts down, start tapping F8.
From the menu, select Safe Mode and hit Enter.
The computer will boot. Click on the icon for Administrator.
Click on Start, then Control Panel, then User Accounts.
Click on the icon for Administrator.
Click on Create Password.
Type in your new password and confirm that password.
Type a password hint.
Click Set Password.
Close all windows and restart the computer.
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