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Posted 7/21/2003 7:30 PM


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When I install Windows XP, I create an Administrator password when prompted in the installation process. But when I look at my Administrator account in Windows, I am still required to create a password.Why do I have to do this twice?

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Hi Protocol,


If this is Home edition, I beleive that password you set will be for safe mode and RC only.



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This is the Pro version.


The same thing happens on every install that I have done.



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Bulldog is right, the first Administrator password is the actual Administrator password and the second is the passowrd given to the default user named Owner in XP Home.



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I am using Pro and I have to create an Administrator password (not default user) after already creating one in the installation process.

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OK. I thought it would be an easy one, but...

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Hmmmm...

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