Can I use Windows 7 to cover up Vista, and give me Admionistrator privelages? -

I have lost my password for my administrator account, can I install Windows 7 over Vista and have all of my files, and administrator privelages?

Now i know this method works in XP and i Imagine it works in vista. If you want to get into the system try SAFE MODE. Going into safe mode requires hitting F8 key upon via loading screen. This should bring you into the file system. If your want to acquire files i recommend ( if safe mode allows it) burning a DISC. or Using a Pen Drive...Etc. Then you can create another account through safe mode. Or you can make a live CD of Ubuntu Linux which will allow you to access the file system Via Live CD Linux. But beyond that to answer you question NO because in order to Install windows 7 and keep Vista your will need to partition your hard drive which means No access to other Partitions. And Windows 7 isn t so great im using it and it crashes contently.

If you did create another partition, you could end up deleting files or loosing all of them, including Vista. I would suggest booting up from the Ubuntu CD, and using it to get your files to another USB drive or something.

You can install it on a seperate partition, about 25 gigs in size. :/