unknown password

[D]

>-----Original Message-----
>my son has a new computer/windows xp professional at
>college. today when he turned on the computer instead
of
>the regular signon where he clicks on his name it came
up
>with his user name and then asked for a password of
which
>he has no idea what that may be. any suggestions?
>thanks.
>.
>I am having the same problem - have tried numerous fixes
for the past 3 days- to no avail. Have contacted original
software supplier w/ fixes -none of which work- like your
son's computer there is no control. I recently heard
where another person has the same problem. Please respond
regarding attempts at fixes . Will advise in attempt to
regain admin. rights based on what you may have not
attempted.

[Mike Mulligan]

Your son's computer is probably connected to his school's network.
Technically, he may have 'joined a domain', inwhich case the default logon
method changes. See if this helps:

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 291559
"HOW TO: Change the Logon Window and the Shutdown Preferences in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;291559

By the way, what happens if your son simply presses Enter or Esc when asked
for a password? And has he spoken with one of the school's network
administrators about this?

Mike Mulligan

"D" > wrote in message
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>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >my son has a new computer/windows xp professional at
> >college. today when he turned on the computer instead
> of
> >the regular signon where he clicks on his name it came
> up
> >with his user name and then asked for a password of
> which
> >he has no idea what that may be. any suggestions?
> >thanks.
> >.
> >I am having the same problem - have tried numerous fixes
> for the past 3 days- to no avail. Have contacted original
> software supplier w/ fixes -none of which work- like your
> son's computer there is no control. I recently heard
> where another person has the same problem. Please respond
> regarding attempts at fixes . Will advise in attempt to
> regain admin. rights based on what you may have not
> attempted.