Hello Anteaus, thank you! However safe mode installed all the files and then
asked for a password.
With the CD in ithe Player and clicking of "Repai" failed as well.
Following the re-format and re-install and without doing anything in the
"User Account" Control Panel, I am still being greeted with the request for a
passowrd, only now klicking on OK removes the request. I shall try your
suggestions. Is there a progr or a way which by-passes the sign-up and takes
me direct into the system?
"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.
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