microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin

Bernie wrote:

> Virus heat took over computer and now cannot log in as administrator.
> Friendly "welcome"screen doesn't come up, so can't use alt+ctl+deltrick.
> Can't change user priviledges since not logged on with admin priviledges.
> User name I log on with does not show on User screen.
> Computer management tree does not show "Local user groups" either.
> Can't use MSDOS to reformat either - need admin priviledge.
> How do I break in to get admin priviledge back????

Use a rescue CD like Knoppix or a Bart's PE to back up data to external
media if it hasn't been done already. Then do a clean install of Windows.
From your description of the system, it is too compromised to save.

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - What
you will need on-hand

Malke
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