I hope I've posted this in the right place. I wasn't sure which topic it should go under:
I recently aquired a used computer. It came from an apartment complex that has a computer room where RESIDENTS can get the internet and use other programs. My problem is it will only allow me in on the tenant side. I have no admin. privileges. When I asked the manager about how to get admin rights she SAID the computer had been a replaced by new ones a long time ago and she didn't know how to get the rights. It runs NT4 and it will not allow me to update, INSTALL a printer, format or anything. I've taken out the CMOS battery and put it BACK in, allowing me to get in without a password, but only on the tenants logon. Is there a way of getting the rights through the registry or command prompt?
Thanks!
Just as an FYI this would have been better posted in the Windows section. As it's here now I might as well say that I think you're best off formatting. You get a fresh install and you ensure that you're the admin.