Log in - Password

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After I installed XP it asked me for a new user log in name, which I typed in, but it never asked for a password. Now when my computer first loads it has my user name listed. Then below, it asks for my password, that I dont know. Any one got any ideas what to do? I read that I might have to reinstall XP, but I dont know how to do that now that I can not log in. I installed XP professional. Thanks.
 
Use your "tab" key and tab past the password box.

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| After I installed XP it asked me for a new user log in name, which I typed in, but it never asked for a
password. Now when my computer first loads it has my user name listed. Then below, it asks for my password,
that I dont know. Any one got any ideas what to do? I read that I might have to reinstall XP, but I dont
know how to do that now that I can not log in. I installed XP professional. Thanks.
 
Tab past the password key? That doesnt do anything. All it does is take me to that green arrow, or to the shut down button
I tried Ctrl/Alt/Del method and typed Administrator but that doesnt work either. It says I do not have permission
I believe I have to re-install b/c it is not working no matter what is tried. What is the best way to re-install XP Professional w/o a password?
 
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