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ToddAndMargo
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      01-01-2009
Hi All,

Not to ask too stupid a question, but how do I
modify the "administrators" password from a "user"
account that has administrative privileges?

Many thanks,
-T
 
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Bruce Chambers
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      01-01-2009
ToddAndMargo wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Not to ask too stupid a question, but how do I
> modify the "administrators" password from a "user"
> account that has administrative privileges?
>
> Many thanks,
> -T



Right-click Computer > Manage > Local Users and Groups


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Rick Rogers
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      01-01-2009
Hi,

"Administrators" with an "s" is a group. "Administrator" is a a user, but
inactive by default in Vista. It can be enabled and have its password
modified under the local user manager snap-in (lusrmgr.msc) in the Users
folder.

If you are using a Vista Home system, that snap-in is not available, but the
account can be activated and manipulated from an elevated command prompt
with "net user adminstrator active:yes"

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> Not to ask too stupid a question, but how do I
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> account that has administrative privileges?
>
> Many thanks,
> -T


 
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