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    Windows XP kb314843 and kb236621 questions

    Link Removed I experimented with these 2 procedures and the instructions for moving the entire contents of the folder is flawed. Even as Administrator you cannot copy or move the ntuser.dat files in Network services & Local services. What can be done if you want to move or copy the directory...
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    Windows XP Access ntuser.dat.log in NETWORK services folder denied

    I am attempting to accessntuser.dat.log in NETWORK services folder even in SAFE MODE but get denied. I am logged on as ADMINISTRATOR. I would assume this would be the case as well if I were logged on as any other USER? I looked in the TASK MGR to try & identify what process is blocking this...
  3. Trouble

    Windows 10 If anyone has time to experiment

    Windows 10 Technical Preview 9926 1. Enable the local (hidden) administrator's account 2. Password or leave blank, doesn't seem to make a difference. 3. Log Off 4. Log On as Administrator (hidden account) 5. Tell me if your start menu works as expected? Thanks Randy
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    Windows 8 Guest Mode Problem

    So, Hi :) Few days ago my friend came and wanted to remove the password to the windows login screen, suddenly the computer became to "GUEST MODE" on the User Accounts in Control Panel, and I can't do anything, Installing Programms , Delete Programms , Or just to enter to simple settings, I tried...
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    Windows 7 Deleting Windows Folder

    Hi there, I need to delete a Windows folder (which is not in use and not on the C-drive) but every time I try to do this I am informed that I do not have permission to do so. I have tried changing the owner of the folder to Administrators/my user name in explorer, but then when I try to delete...
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    server 2012: administrator password expired?

    When I try to login with the local Administrator account I get the answer the username or password is not correct. Some time before it went correct but I saw in the right down corner the message: change your password because it will expire in one day.I've seen this message a number of times. Is...
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    Windows 8 deleting accounts in win8

    Hi, An "ADMINISTRATOR Local account" appeared out of nowhere, is it possible to delete it and is the guest one necessary? ...thnx .....nick Link Removed
  8. Marianna

    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Installation Failed at 93%

    Hello there. I bought my laptop with Windows 8 pre-installed and when the 8.1 was out, I successfully upgraded to it. Then I read about the Windows Technical Preview, I installed it and saw that it is a very very buggy version, so I tried to return back to Windows 8.1. I have attempted to...
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    TA14-323A: Microsoft Windows Kerberos KDC Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

    Original release date: November 19, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 Microsoft Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2 Overview A remote escalation of privilege vulnerability exists in implementations of Kerberos Key Distribution...
  10. GeneralHiningII

    Windows 7 Something that I have not been able to find anywhere else - A file now owned by the admin group

    So, pretty much how it goes is that - a couple of programs (specifically, 2 that I have found so far) are not able to run at all on my computer, one being an installer and the other the Windows Backup tool. In Backup and Restore, there are a couple of options such as "Create a system image"...
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    TA14-318B: Microsoft Windows OLE Automation Array Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Original release date: November 14, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, RT, and RT 8.1 Microsoft Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2 Overview A vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) could allow...
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    Windows 7 Opening Dos in Safe Mode

    Hello there, My friend recently forgot his password and asked me a way to recover this. I thought about logging in with the administrator in safe mode, but I discovered that administrator is hidden. In order to activate it I should open DOS, but I can't open it in safe mode. Whenever I select...
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    Windows 7 Proxy Settings Grey

    My proxy settings are blocked and i cant change them, im using the administrator account in that computer. This fix is often recommended: If this issue is for all users go here: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel DWORD: Proxy (Change from 1 --> 0) DWORD...
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    Need to run Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit but don't have administrator pw

    I purchased a computer that was used some years ago from a friends computer guy. It runs XP. I picked up a virus a week ago & called the computer guy but he's retired :( So, trying to resolve the issue myself I started searching for a resolution my self on the internet & came across a site...
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    Windows 7 SBS BSOD c000021A

    I hope this is the right forum but I think my error is fairly generic across all the windows OS's. I have found myself is a fairly irritating position. My SBS 2008 server has failed and causing me a whole lot of pain in the process. There was a fairly comprehensive backup plan in place...
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    Windows 8 Demoting Your Account with Your Account

    So currently I was promoted from a standard user to an administrator, and now wish to demote myself using my administrator account. Is this possible? I tried going into Accounts in PC Settings, but there was no tab to manage accounts. Should I go to the control panel, or do I have get the...
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    Windows 7 Bat file running as admin does not work - Why?

    I have a bat file with the following: echo " Starting Avira services" echo\ net start "Avira Service Host" I am executing this bat file in a user account, not an admin account. I tried executing the bat file two ways: (1) Right click on bat file & "run as administrator" (2) Create...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 Supervisor password reset

    I had occasion to employ Toshiba to remove some malware from a Toshiba Satellite laptop. Some time later I needed to uninstall an Ap and discovered there was need for a Supervisor password. I am assuming the tech set that up (why?) as I had installed considerable Aps earlier without needing a...
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    Windows 7 Application and win 7 settings for all users...

    First, thanks to all who respond. Even if you can just point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. As the title of the thread suggests, I am trying to set certain default settings for users on a whole series of machines (hp's, some dells...). One is for gizmo drive. I can log in...
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    Windows 8 I cant run as administrator or acess my local disk. It is my computer only.

    Whenever I try runny as administrator , i get a error saying i am restricted to do this. When I try accessing my local disk, I get an error message saying access denied. I recently went to local disk properties, security and I think I Disabled all of my permissions and un-admined my self. Is...
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