Getting prompted that my password is wrong.... it's not
Hello all,
In trying to re install my operating system from disc, after the install my user accounts come up (where you would type your account password) and it will not accept the correct password on either account. I know these passwords are correct. I have tried installing again, to no avail. Is there any way to reset account passwords without actually being "logged in"? I've searched the boards and have not seen this particular problem. I have repaired permissions, etc. thinking that may help.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Steve
Station Manager, CLTV
Welcome To Discussions Steve!
Review these KB Articles.
Changing your administrator password
Changing or resetting an account password
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