HELP HELP HELP.When it comes to computers i am absolutley useless.Yesteday i wanted to creat a user account for someone on my laptop and really had no idea what i was doing.I have managed to completely hide my whole user account including files from the last 4 years.The user account had no name as i was only user.Now i need it back, can anyone help or advice where i can get assistance.Thanks

usually computer shops are pretty good at tackling computer problems and questions .........

Thomas - Thanks never thought of that.

I start my journey from Koh Chang back to UK in 14 hours and need info from computer before i go.

There is no computer specialist, to my knowledge, on the island.

"There is no computer specialist, to my knowledge, on the island"

i guess you never thought of that either when you went to the island ? lol

good luck

Windows XP?

First off

Start->Settings->Control Panel->Users Accounts

Tick "Use the welcome screen".

Then

go to c:documents and settings

You'll see your old account listed. Try logging in with that account - probably a blank password.

Simmo - thanks but it is not woprking for me.

When i follow your instructions i do not get the Tick "Use the welcome screen".option.

Am using windows xp proffessional, yeah right, 2002.

I'l try that again

Start->Settings->Control Panel->Users Accounts

Change the way users log on or off

Tick "use the welcome screen"

Also try this.

Start->Run

Type cmd (enter)

Type "control userpasswords2" (enter)

You should get a list of accounts - you can reset the passwords there & tick

"Users must enter a username & password to access this computer"

Computer HELP pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee [ 23 Jul 2007 | 3:09PM ]

HELP HELP HELP.

When it comes to computers i am absolutley useless. <<<<

come on be fair ... when it comes to ANYTHING .... u r absolutely ******* useless !!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Ciaran - feel good factor just hit zero.

Seem to remember an easy victory last time we played pool.

U can try again tomorrow.

Macca hope you got it taken care of simmo gave spot on info.

Try using "system restore" I think it in "Accessories-->System Tools--> System Restore--> choose "Restore my computer to an earlier time" You see "systems Restore Points with dates--> choose a restore point

Tip: get a USB external HD and make backups.