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Administrator Account Not Used for Logon

Article ID:281244
Last Review:January 27, 2006
Revision:1.2
This article was previously published under Q281244

SUMMARY

When you install a version of Windows XP, Setup prompts you for a password for the Administrator account. After installation is complete, the password provided during Setup is applied to the account.

MORE INFORMATION

The administrator account and password created during Setup are used to log on in Safe Mode only. To create a password for user accounts, double-click Manage Users in Control Panel.

APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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