Cannot locate Admin user HP PROBOOK 4720, Windows XP
I was logged in as admin, created a new user account and switched user. That user finished and shut down computer, now I cannot locate my admin setting with all of my documents, pictures, setting, etc. How can I switch back to admin? I do not have that option when I try to switch users, now it just shows me the new user account that I created and when I power up goes straight to that account.
HP Probook 4720
Windows XP
Help! Thanks!
Hello CAH75. I understand you're unable to log into your normal account on Windows XP.
Do any of the user accounts which you can access have Administrator privileges? If so, you can try the following.
Log into the account.
Navigate to the Control Panel and locate "User Accounts." Select this.
You should see "change the way that users log on and off"
Uncheck the "use the Welcome screen" box.
Save your changes and reboot the computer.
This will bypass the Welcome screen and take you to a normal username and password login prompt. This should allow you to access the Administrator account. Let me know if this helps!
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