thanks for replying Shelz.
have you rang the person that refurbed it for you and asked if they still have the password?
yup! I called the organisation that supplied me with the computer, and I spoke with a person who talked me through trying a few things, which included trying to log in to the computer with the
original log in details that came with the computer when I first got it .
The original log in details were just the username - "user" - and the password field was just left blank ... but they originally worked to get me into the computer (I think as an Administrator).
But unfortunately, those original log in details dont work any more - I cant log in at ALL with them.
(I think when I set up a new account for myself, I must have erased that original Administrator account).
Currently, the only way that it seems like I can log in to use my computer is if I use the log in details for this
new account that I set up for myself, which has a completely
new username and
new password ..... But sadly, it seems like I wasnt successful in making this new account an Administrator (or adding it to the Adminstrator group).
:/
Any other ideas guys?