From: nvm@nunya.biz   
      
   JimH  wrote in   
   news:Xns9C5D2FA0E1354hahadotdotdot@74.209.136.100:   
      
   > "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.   
   >   
   >   
      
   NVM... I see that Relic said he's installed both types.   
      
   (it's still early, and the coffee hasn't kicked in yet. :))   
      
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