main admin deleted after automatic update

A got a dell pc that came w w Vista Norton anti virus, somehow the main administrator has been deleted after an automatic update, whenever you try to do something ask password admin, no password was never created, suggestions how this can be fixed or main admin restore?  The main administrator has completely disappeared off the coast of user accouts, shows only any other user who is not admin.  Use of the pc is very limited, not working right since he get up and running... so impossible to restore the main admin is it possible to uninstall vista and Add XP or 7

Hi Mama04,

1. what update has been installed on the computer?

Automatic update cannot remove or modify the user accounts on the computer.

If no password is always set on the computer, and then try to empty password i.e. press ENTER when never password prompt.

Method 1

I suggest that you perform the system restore using the installation disc of Windows vista to the point before the update was installed.

Also check the update has been installed before the problem occurred.

(a) open Windows Update by clicking Start , all programsand then click Windows Update.

(b) in the left pane, click view update history.

Try the step below to achieve the system restore using the Windows vista installation disc.

If you have a Windows Vista installation disc, you need to restart (boot) your computer using the installation disc. If you do not restart your computer from the disk, the option to repair your computer will not appear.

(a) Insert the installation disc.
(b) restart your computer.
Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the lock button, and then click restart.
(c) If you are prompted, Press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.
Note  If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, seeBIOS: frequently asked questions.
(d) choose your language settings, and then click Next.
(e) click on repair your computer.
(f) to select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
(g) in the System Recovery Options menu, click System Restore.

What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista

Method 2

If the previous step fails, then you will need to activate the built-in at the prompt select System Recovery Options menu administrator account and try the command mentioned in the link below.

HOW to: Enable the build-in the administrator account in Windows Vista

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555910

I hope this helps!

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