Password forgotten - how to enable the administrator account
I forgot my password on one of my PC (Vista Ultimate 32-bit) and is the only active account with administrative rights. Built in Administrator account is disabled, so I can't change my password. I need the full syntax for adding a new password using the prompt from the installation DVD. Thank you.
Hi tvcharlie911,
Try the steps listed in the link below: what to do if you forget your Windows password:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password
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