Bought used PC with XP pro - invalid password

Our commpany recently bought a few Dells with XP pro on them. I can't get pass the login screen. Previous user has change the Administrator's password. The XP installation disk was included in the sale. Is there a way for me to get pass this, other than reformatting and putting another OS on it?

Hello
I would do a full install on them as that way it will be set up as you and
your company wishes.
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/cleanxp.htm

How to long onto XP if you forgot your password
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;321305

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Hope This Helps
Haus
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Not a MS-MVP
Not nothing just a good ole boy..
"Jim" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
newsC9E494F-2765-4EE7-B2CA-26FFBDC8D7A8@microsoft.com...

> Our commpany recently bought a few Dells with XP pro on them. I can't get

pass the login screen. Previous user has change the Administrator's
password. The XP installation disk was included in the sale. Is there a way
for me to get pass this, other than reformatting and putting another OS on
it?

Jim;
New for your company?
I would suggest the only solution is a Clean Installation to make sure
there is no garbage on the used computers.
How much can you afford to risk if something dangerous, known or
unknown by previous owner, is on the computers.
Follow Dells procedure for reinstalling.

However if the password is all you really want:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Jim" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
newsC9E494F-2765-4EE7-B2CA-26FFBDC8D7A8@microsoft.com...

> Our commpany recently bought a few Dells with XP pro on them. I

can't get pass the login screen. Previous user has change the
Administrator's password. The XP installation disk was included in the
sale. Is there a way for me to get pass this, other than reformatting
and putting another OS on it?