Re-install my Windows Vista

How to re - install my Windows Vista if it requires an administrator password to run anything and I don't know it nor do I have a backup Wizard Reset.

Hello

You don't need to re - install Windows. Check these and with your local computer store or system manufacturer.

How to use system restore to log on Windows 7 or Windows Vista when you lose access to an account
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940765/en-us

Responses cannot help with password lost or forgotten by Microsoft Policy.

Keep secure passwords - Microsoft strategy on move the passwords
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-Microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41AD-9daa-6e6019c25d37

What to do if you forget your Windows password (Vista and Windows 7)
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password

I hope this helps.

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