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Oh no! Are you locked out of your computer... AGAIN! No problem because you can use the Hidden Administrator Account!

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Steps

  1. Access the Secret Administrator Account Using the Welcome Screen on Windows XP Professional Edition Step 1.jpg
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    You should see the Welcome Screen. If you have a password on your account, click it.
    • ALL users must be logged off with NO programs running, otherwise it will not work.
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  2. Access the Secret Administrator Account Using the Welcome Screen on Windows XP Professional Edition Step 2.jpg
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    Press CTRL-ALT-DEL.
    • By the way, CTRL means Control.
  3. Access the Secret Administrator Account Using the Welcome Screen on Windows XP Professional Edition Step 3.jpg
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    The Classic Windows 2000 login dialog box will appear.
    • In the User name box, type Administrator.
    • Leave the password box blank.
  4. Access the Secret Administrator Account Using the Welcome Screen on Windows XP Professional Edition Step 4.jpg
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    You will now have access to all of the user accounts and now you can create a new user!
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Warnings

  • If you do this on a school computer, a school administrator may report you to the principal/vice principal.
  • If you use this on your boss' work computer you might get busted and he/she might fire you.
  • If you do this on an adult's computer, you may be punished.

Things You'll Need

  • Microsoft (r) Windows XP (r)
  • A computer

Article Info

Categories: XP Instructions

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