From: nvm@nunya.biz   
      
   "Jack"  wrote in   
   news:RCKdm.102108$qx1.100550@newsfe04.iad:   
      
   > relic wrote:   
   >> Pastor Dave wrote:   
   >>>   
   >>> So yes, while you can just hit  and leave it blank   
   >>> (not advisable, as it's the first account a hacker will try to   
   >>> gain access to), it does ask for a password and you must   
   >>> go through that screen to proceed with the install.   
   >>>   
   >>> I thought you would appreciate the information, as well   
   >>> as others who may have read the exchange between us   
   >>> and weren't sure which one of us was correct. :)   
   >>>   
   >>> Hope this helps! :)   
   >>   
   >> Either both of us are correct (how??), or you're installing something   
   >> other than I am. I usually install authentic XP Pro, OEM and Retail   
   >> versions, but I have installed a few XP Home. (I've also installed a   
   >> couple 'HP Brand' recovery versions.) Not once did I ever get asked   
   >> to set a password.   
   >   
   > Ditto. I've never been asked to set a password during an installation   
   > either. Wonder what Dave is installing.   
   >   
      
   I don't know, but I just had a thought....   
      
   Maybe there's a difference between the (cheaper) OEM version (which stores do   
   sell) and the more expensive "full retail" version.   
      
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