Win. XP, Log In/log Out Problem, + Forgotten Admin Pass.
Oct 16, 2009
I can't log in to windows, if i try it just logs out right away.
Same in "safe"mode.
I found instructions how to solve this here:
http://www.winxptutor.com/wsaremove.htm
(Under : Logon - Logoff loop, also caused by BlazeFind )
But as i said in topic, i have forgotten my admin password so i cant use the " Recovery Console"
What to do?
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It doesn't! I just get a screen saying....
System Recovery Error! PC System not supported press any key to continue
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