If using XP Home, reboot into safe mode (press F8 while starting) this should
allow access as Administrator.

Or, this should do the trick:

http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/

As a last resort, do a Repair Install. Formatting is not necessary.

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"Nurmi" wrote:

> The other morning I was greeted by the request for my password to Windows XP.
> I am the only user of the computer, therefore also the administrator. In
> that capacity I have never felt the necessity to use a password. This
> request was new, origion unknown and set to refuse entry without it.
> I re-booted a number of times, then re-booted using save mode and finally
> booted via the Windows XP Disk. Each time the result is the same. Unable to
> go further I used a tech who had only one remedy, a re-format.
> Now when I boot up I am still asked for a password, but am able to open the
> Progr. by simply clicking OK.
> What do I do the next time? Where did this come from? Is it an up-date to
> increase security? Did I fail to see the instructions? Can I use DOS to at
> least reformat and thus save the tech fees?
> I am grateful for any explanation and advice.
>