- Messages
- 12
- Location
- Umina Beach, Central Coast NSW
I set up a new machine for a friend who is not at all technical. So as simply as possible for her: crucially, I didn't use any password during setup. Then ran Classic Shell to bypass hideous Metro interface. Installed various programs. All working okay.
But on trying to use photo apps already on the machine, was startled to get message that I had to stop being an Administrator and open a User account! I did that. But then could not get back into an Administrator account! All my installed programs and settings and files are now lost to my low-tech friend - who is getting on an international flight with the computer in 30 hours time!
Also I cannot even reinstall the op system as it came installed, without disks (an HP Compaq CQ45-805TU)
I have done a quick check here on tutorials and others' troubles, but find nothing very close.
All my attempts end at a demand for an Administrator password. And I need a fast solution because of that flight, or she may never speak to me again!
But on trying to use photo apps already on the machine, was startled to get message that I had to stop being an Administrator and open a User account! I did that. But then could not get back into an Administrator account! All my installed programs and settings and files are now lost to my low-tech friend - who is getting on an international flight with the computer in 30 hours time!
Also I cannot even reinstall the op system as it came installed, without disks (an HP Compaq CQ45-805TU)
I have done a quick check here on tutorials and others' troubles, but find nothing very close.
All my attempts end at a demand for an Administrator password. And I need a fast solution because of that flight, or she may never speak to me again!
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 8
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Compaq/HP cq45
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Avira