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Don't care about data back up.
Already downloaded BartPE- but it won't run, because it comes up with need
admin priviledges.
Can't load from original system CD- comes up with need admin priviledge
Same withchanging BIOS sequence to booting from CD b4 HD - need admin
priviledges.

Do i have to install new HDD on laptop??? Is that the only way.

"Malke" wrote:

> 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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