I don't know the password for the administrator account and
now I can't log into the computer. originally the former
owner had it set on auto-log in so he doesn't know the
password either. How can I establish myself as the new
administrator or log into the account without a password?

Try this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm

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