Built-in Administrator Account - Enable or Disable

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  1. Posts : 8
    windows 7
       #70

    hp pavilion slimline s5310f. Thanks so much for your patience.
    Last edited by Brink; 23 Mar 2010 at 00:02. Reason: fixed
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  2. Posts : 72,626
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #71

    Ruth,

    Here's the link from HP on how to. It should be the same in Windows 7 as well. :)

    Using HP Backup and Recovery Manager in Vista - HP Customer Care (United States - English)
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  3. Posts : 8
    windows 7
       #72

    I'm going to have to return the computer. I continue to get the box requesting a password and I don't have it. Thanks anyway.
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  4. Posts : 72,626
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #73

    Ruth,

    You should be able to do so using this option there though.

    On startup, press f11 to launch Recovery Manager.
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  5. Posts : 8
    windows 7
       #74

    That's useless unless I can create a backup disc, isn't it?

    I can't create a backup disc because a password is required and I'm afraid to do the f11 thing in case it kills the computer.
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  6. Posts : 72,626
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #75

    At step 5 below there, you will have an option to create a backup first.

    "When prompted, select the Back up your files first (recommended) option, and then click Next . Follow the on-screen instructions."
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  7. Posts : 8
    windows 7
       #76

    Well, I finally got my problem solved. I ended up calling Office Depot and they gave me the password into the administrator's account. I truly appreciate your patience and your prompt responses! Thank you so much! I hope you have a lovely day!
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  8. Posts : 72,626
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #77

    You're welcome Ruth. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. Thank you for posting back with your results. :)
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  9. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #78

    Ruth, I was following this thread. I am so glad to learn you are up and running. Thank you for letting us know.
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  10. Posts : 229
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #79

    hey guys a quick question..by enabling the admin account i should copy all my files and programs there so to get away from manually having to run each program as administrator and not use my normal account anymore?
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