Built-in Administrator Account - Enable or Disable

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  1. ruthw
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       New #70

    hp pavilion slimline s5310f. Thanks so much for your patience.
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  3. Brink
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       New #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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  4. ruthw
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    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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  5. Brink
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       New #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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  7. ruthw
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    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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  8. Brink
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    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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  9. ruthw
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    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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  11. Brink
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    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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  12. CarlTR6
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    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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  13. RaviR
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    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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