Still can not log in to windows XP, cannot change the user name, or start in what either.

locked out of windows xp.  happens only with the window prompted for a user name and password.  the user name is the name of the previous owner and does not know the password.  It is as far as the computer goes.  It's not my computer (thank God), but I need to know what to do to help the girl he has.  The computer was rebuilt and bought by it.  It's a computer dell laptop.

What I can do.  I can't connect what either.  I can't edit or create a new user name and password for it either.  I can't get in any other mode.  You have any suggestions?

Hello

Microsoft cannot help you to reset, change or delete passwords. For more information, see the article mentioned below.

Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords

http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/189126

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