Stilly -

If it comes to that, the Administrator password is usually saved in a "secret" little cache in CMOS memory. On most computers, you can pull the battery out and apply (or move) a jumper to discharge the CMOS so that you can start over, although it's pretty messy to do so. Worst case, you might have to reload the BIOS (on some machines), which is not something you want to have to do.

DON'T try looking for this unless it's in your operating manual for your PC, or you contact the BIOS mfr for instructions. The wrong jumper location can make your PC into a doorstop. But it is nice to know that it can (maybe) be done when everything else fails.

If you're able to log on with Admin authority, you can probably remove the old user; although I don't know enough about ME to advise on that, and I don't have one to look at.

Glad to hear you're up. DVD is another thing I haven't messed with. In fact, I only own one disk - would you believe Cat Balou? I know it plays on my new machine, but I haven't bothered to look at which (of about a half-dozen loaded by my mfr) media players is turning it on.

John