I feel stupid now...but plz help!

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Boot from the XP CD and opt to do a repair install. This should return the
accounts to 'normal'.

Jerry (CMSgt E-9 USAF(Ret))
"Bryan M. Templin, PVT E-1, U.S. Army" <bryan.templin@us.army.mil> wrote in
message news:BD15BE6A-B2C8-4B19-BC09-7A6104841B66@microsoft.com...
> Well, here's a good one for you.
> I'm a security freak, and i figured id set up a customized, super secure
> guest account. I also modified the "Admin" and my ("Bryan M. Templin" )
> accounts, seeing as how I am the Admin and main user after all. Well, I
> accidentally locked both the "Admin" and "Bryan M. Templin" accounts, and
> can
> now only log in as the custom guest account (normal guest is disabled). Is
> there any way to unlock the "Admin" and "Bryan M. Templin" accounts? I've
> tried DOS with the 'gpupdate' command and I've tried lookin throught the
> Registry with 'regedit', but to no avail. Please help me! I must be able
> to
> use my account as it contains confidential Conservation Commission
> documentation that I must periodically update and some files that need to
> be
> accessed sparodically. PLEASE HELP!
>
> Thank you,
> Bryan M. Templin
>
> P.S. I am running Windows XP Pro SP2 with all critical and recommended
> updates.
> --
> Fightin to keep the homeland safe...ARMY