password

how can I reinstall vista? I don't know the administrator password and when I
put in my vista disc it keeps asking for it

helen wrote:
> how can I reinstall vista? I don't know the administrator password and when I
> put in my vista disc it keeps asking for it


You don't need a password to reinstall the OS. Simply boot from the
installation DVD, format the hard drive, and proceed.


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helen;617328 Wrote:
> how can I reinstall vista? I don't know the administrator password an
> when
> put in my vista disc it keeps asking for i

Hi Helen

METHOD THREE in this tutorial may be able to help you reset th
password to gain access to your account again

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/10...t-password.htm

If you are wanting to reinstall Vista, are you booting from the Vist
installation DVD to reinstall it

Shaw

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