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I just installed Vista after partitioning the hard drive... It started up normally, and asked me to select a user name, password, and computer name. So far so good.
But when I tried to sign into Vista, I was shown the user name "administrator" and a password prompt. I entered in my password, but it didn't work.
I then clicked on "switch user" and saw only "administrator" and "other user". The name I created wasn't there. I clicked "other user" and typed in my user name and password manually. I was given a "wrong user name and/or password" message. I tried re-booting the computer, every combination I could think of, etc. Is there a default password to "administrator" or something like that? Otherwise, how do I sign on? -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).

Whoops. Looks like I posted this twice by mistake. Just ignore this one, but please reply to the one in http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_accounts_passwords&mid=3e9645b6-8e62-478d-8870-87369d2084f9 -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).
"Chaimss" wrote:

I just installed Vista after partitioning the hard drive... It started up normally, and asked me to select a user name, password, and computer name. So far so good.
But when I tried to sign into Vista, I was shown the user name "administrator" and a password prompt. I entered in my password, but it didn't work.
I then clicked on "switch user" and saw only "administrator" and "other user". The name I created wasn't there. I clicked "other user" and typed in my user name and password manually. I was given a "wrong user name and/or password" message. I tried re-booting the computer, every combination I could think of, etc. Is there a default password to "administrator" or something like that? Otherwise, how do I sign on? -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).

Hello there,
I would suggest that you just go to the Administrator login and press enter. It seems by default on the Vista Beta that the Administrator has no password. once you are in that profile you can just create your own profile.
Hope it helps,
iam
"Chaimss" wrote in message

Whoops. Looks like I posted this twice by mistake. Just ignore this one, but please reply to the one in http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_accounts_passwords&mid=3e9645b6-8e62-478d-8870-87369d2084f9 -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).
"Chaimss" wrote:
I just installed Vista after partitioning the hard drive... It started up normally, and asked me to select a user name, password, and computer name. So far so good.
But when I tried to sign into Vista, I was shown the user name "administrator" and a password prompt. I entered in my password, but it didn't work.
I then clicked on "switch user" and saw only "administrator" and "other user". The name I created wasn't there. I clicked "other user" and typed in my user name and password manually. I was given a "wrong user name and/or password" message. I tried re-booting the computer, every combination I could think of, etc. Is there a default password to "administrator" or something like that? Otherwise, how do I sign on? -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).

I just installed Vista after partitioning the hard drive... It started up normally, and asked me to select a user name, password, and computer name. So far so good.
But when I tried to sign into Vista, I was shown the user name "administrator" and a password prompt. I entered in my password, but it didn't work.
I then clicked on "switch user" and saw only "administrator" and "other user". The name I created wasn't there. I clicked "other user" and typed in my user name and password manually. I was given a "wrong user name and/or password" message. I tried re-booting the computer, every combination I could think of, etc. Is there a default password to "administrator" or something like that? Otherwise, how do I sign on? -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).

"Chaimss" wrote in message

I just installed Vista after partitioning the hard drive... It started up normally, and asked me to select a user name, password, and computer name. So far so good.
But when I tried to sign into Vista, I was shown the user name "administrator" and a password prompt. I entered in my password, but it didn't work.
I then clicked on "switch user" and saw only "administrator" and "other user". The name I created wasn't there. I clicked "other user" and typed in my user name and password manually. I was given a "wrong user name and/or password" message. I tried re-booting the computer, every combination I could think of, etc. Is there a default password to "administrator" or something like that? Otherwise, how do I sign on? -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).

Are you in "Safe Mode" when this occurs?

No. I started up Windows normally. (One time I actually pressed F8 and selected "run Windows normally" -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).

Hello there,
I would suggest that you just go to the Administrator login and press enter. It seems by default on the Vista Beta that the Administrator has no password. once you are in that profile you can just create your own profile.
Hope it helps,
iam
http://iamARTevolutions.net
"Chaimss" wrote:

No. I started up Windows normally. (One time I actually pressed F8 and selected "run Windows normally" -- Just Take the Pill (inside joke).

Thanks. I'll try that. I don't know if it's the same thing, but I did click the green arrow with nothing in the box. I didn't try pressing enter though. I'll try it.

Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there. Any thoughts?
-- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

I'm having the same problem: I installed from the DVD - not custom - went through the motions and then was presented with a nice big orange flower and administrator login. I click Change User and then am given a choice of admin. and Other User. Every little combination I put in for User/Pass under Other User doesn't work . . sometimes it takes a second to think about it and then spits it back. When I do anyting at the admin (orange flower) login, Vista just tells me that the account is disabled.
I installed and re-installed last night and then started another reinstall w/ drive format this morning before coming into work. I'll try again later tonight, but I don't have much faith.
Any words of wisdom would help.
Thanks!
-CP
"Chaimss" wrote:

Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there. Any thoughts?
-- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

I'm having the same problem: Install from Bootable DVD > to through motions > presented with orange flower/admin login. Vista reports that the admin acount is disabled. Next I "Change Users" and try again with the info I just entered during setup - No dice!
I installed twice last night and then I started another re-install + drive format this morning before coming in to work. I'll give it another go tonight when I get home.
Any words of wisdom in the meantime would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
-CP

"Chaimss" wrote:

Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there. Any thoughts?
-- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

Chaimss,
It sounds like you do not have the system set to show the last login name. That;is fine. If there is a blank box (graphic that represents the account) at login then it is set to receive any user on the system, so just type in that name and log in.
If the user you created has administrator privileges (if not log back into Administrator), then you can do this:
In control panel click on "administrative tools", now click on "local security policy". Local Policies/Security Options in :interactive logon:" . Disable "Do not display last last user name"
Then when you log off, the system should give you a graphic for every user on the system, except Administrator.
REMEMBER:To get back to the Administrator account you have to "enable" this feature again.
Hope that helps,
iam bennu
"Chaimss" wrote in message

Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there. Any thoughts?
-- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

iam bennu,
I think the problem Chaimss and I are having is the blank box is denying the name and password we setup two minutes earlier. Plus, there seems like there's no way of logging into the system at all, the administrator account is reportedly disabled. I've never even seen the vista desktop, let alone start bar or control panel.
It's like we're stuck in the lobby, so to speak.
-CP
"iam bennu" wrote:

Chaimss,
It sounds like you do not have the system set to show the last login name. That;is fine. If there is a blank box (graphic that represents the account) at login then it is set to receive any user on the system, so just type in that name and log in.
If the user you created has administrator privileges (if not log back into Administrator), then you can do this:
In control panel click on "administrative tools", now click on "local security policy". Local Policies/Security Options in :interactive logon:" . Disable "Do not display last last user name"
Then when you log off, the system should give you a graphic for every user on the system, except Administrator.
REMEMBER:To get back to the Administrator account you have to "enable" this feature again.
Hope that helps,
iam bennu
"Chaimss" wrote in message Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there. Any thoughts?
-- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

Yup, Chiefpion is right. That's my problem. I'm luckier, though. I installed it a different computer and it works. So I've actually seen the desktop. On the other computer, it looks like we're sharing problems. Also, unless you're actually quoting someone, please cut out the quote that's put there by default. It just makes it more difficult to read (and longer to load on my Pocket PC). Thanks. Another thing, I've found that even if after you post it says "error" it still posted. I noticed you posted similar things twice. I'm assuming that's why. I'll probably get the same error message after posting this. It's still there, though. Hmm... -- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

Chaimss,
I feel so validated!! I wonder if it's a funny piece of hardware we happen to have installed OR it might be that I didn't reformat my HD before the previous two installs. I'll be sure to post after I get home and find out what happened while I was at work today.
-CP
"Chaimss" wrote:

Yup, Chiefpion is right. That's my problem. I'm luckier, though. I installed it a different computer and it works. So I've actually seen the desktop. On the other computer, it looks like we're sharing problems. Also, unless you're actually quoting someone, please cut out the quote that's put there by default. It just makes it more difficult to read (and longer to load on my Pocket PC). Thanks. Another thing, I've found that even if after you post it says "error" it still posted. I noticed you posted similar things twice. I'm assuming that's why. I'll probably get the same error message after posting this. It's still there, though. Hmm... -- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

iam bennu,
I think the problem Chaimss and I are having is the blank box is denying the name and password we setup two minutes earlier. Plus, there seems like there's no way of logging into the system at all, the administrator account is reportedly disabled. I've never even seen the vista desktop, let alone start bar or control panel.
It's like we're stuck in the lobby, so to speak.
-CP
"iam bennu" wrote:

Chaimss,
It sounds like you do not have the system set to show the last login name. That;is fine. If there is a blank box (graphic that represents the account) at login then it is set to receive any user on the system, so just type in that name and log in.
If the user you created has administrator privileges (if not log back into Administrator), then you can do this:
In control panel click on "administrative tools", now click on "local security policy". Local Policies/Security Options in :interactive logon:" . Disable "Do not display last last user name"
Then when you log off, the system should give you a graphic for every user on the system, except Administrator.
REMEMBER:To get back to the Administrator account you have to "enable" this feature again.
Hope that helps,
iam bennu
"Chaimss" wrote in message Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there. Any thoughts?
-- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

So it worked. . . . a super scrubbed clean install of Beta 2 seems to be the best. After formating and reinstalling. I go the the hoops and made sure just to put my name in and no password and now it boots right to the desktop and doesn't hassle me . . . now to get rid of all those permission popups and now to find a cheap sound card that has a driver.
Any suggestions?
-CP
"chiefpeon" wrote:

Chaimss,
I feel so validated!! I wonder if it's a funny piece of hardware we happen to have installed OR it might be that I didn't reformat my HD before the previous two installs. I'll be sure to post after I get home and find out what happened while I was at work today.
-CP
"Chaimss" wrote:
Yup, Chiefpion is right. That's my problem. I'm luckier, though. I installed it a different computer and it works. So I've actually seen the desktop. On the other computer, it looks like we're sharing problems. Also, unless you're actually quoting someone, please cut out the quote that's put there by default. It just makes it more difficult to read (and longer to load on my Pocket PC). Thanks. Another thing, I've found that even if after you post it says "error" it still posted. I noticed you posted similar things twice. I'm assuming that's why. I'll probably get the same error message after posting this. It's still there, though. Hmm... -- Just Take the Pill (inside line).
iam bennu,
I think the problem Chaimss and I are having is the blank box is denying the name and password we setup two minutes earlier. Plus, there seems like there's no way of logging into the system at all, the administrator account is reportedly disabled. I've never even seen the vista desktop, let alone start bar or control panel.
It's like we're stuck in the lobby, so to speak.
-CP
"iam bennu" wrote:
Chaimss,
It sounds like you do not have the system set to show the last login name. That;is fine. If there is a blank box (graphic that represents the account) at login then it is set to receive any user on the system, so just type in that name and log in.
If the user you created has administrator privileges (if not log back into Administrator), then you can do this:
In control panel click on "administrative tools", now click on "local security policy". Local Policies/Security Options in :interactive logon:" . Disable "Do not display last last user name"
Then when you log off, the system should give you a graphic for every user on the system, except Administrator.
REMEMBER:To get back to the Administrator account you have to "enable" this feature again.
Hope that helps,
iam bennu
"Chaimss" wrote in message Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there. Any thoughts?
-- Just Take the Pill (inside line).

I am having the exact smae problem, and from reading this thread, it seems that the remedy is to format and do a whole fresh reinstall of vista, right?
"chiefpeon" wrote:

So it worked. . . . a super scrubbed clean install of Beta 2 seems to be the best. After formating and reinstalling. I go the the hoops and made sure just to put my name in and no password and now it boots right to the desktop and doesn't hassle me . . . now to get rid of all those permission popups and now to find a cheap sound card that has a driver.
Any suggestions?
-CP
"chiefpeon" wrote:
Chaimss,
I feel so validated!! I wonder if it's a funny piece of hardware we happen to have installed OR it might be that I didn't reformat my HD before the previous two installs. I'll be sure to post after I get home and find out what happened while I was at work today.
-CP
"Chaimss" wrote:
Yup, Chiefpion is right. That's my problem. I'm luckier, though. I installed it a different computer and it works. So I've actually seen the desktop. On the other computer, it looks like we're sharing problems. Also, unless you're actually quoting someone, please cut out the quote that's put there by default. It just makes it more difficult to read (and longer to load on my Pocket PC). Thanks. Another thing, I've found that even if after you post it says "error" it still posted. I noticed you posted similar things twice. I'm assuming that's why. I'll probably get the same error message after posting this. It's still there, though. Hmm... -- Just Take the Pill (inside line).
iam bennu,
I think the problem Chaimss and I are having is the blank box is denying the name and password we setup two minutes earlier. Plus, there seems like there's no way of logging into the system at all, the administrator account is reportedly disabled. I've never even seen the vista desktop, let alone start bar or control panel.
It's like we're stuck in the lobby, so to speak.
-CP
"iam bennu" wrote:
Chaimss,
It sounds like you do not have the system set to show the last login name. That;is fine. If there is a blank box (graphic that represents the account) at login then it is set to receive any user on the system, so just type in that name and log in.
If the user you created has administrator privileges (if not log back into Administrator), then you can do this:
In control panel click on "administrative tools", now click on "local security policy". Local Policies/Security Options in :interactive logon:" . Disable "Do not display last last user name"
Then when you log off, the system should give you a graphic for every user on the system, except Administrator.
REMEMBER:To get back to the Administrator account you have to "enable" this feature again.
Hope that helps,
iam bennu
"Chaimss" wrote in message Sorry for taking so long. I tried your suggestion. I clicked add user account and created a new user. When I restarted though, the user name wasn't there. Any thoughts?
-- Just Take the Pill (inside line).