I recently got my laptop back from an ex and they changed my password and stuff. He won't give me the password either. Is there anyway that I can reboot or restart the laptop so that it starts over new where I can reprogam my computer without the password?
2006-08-30 07:09:59 · 7 answers · asked by xxxxxxlinziexxxxxx 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
There is - but since I don't know (with no disrespect intended) if this is really your laptop or a stolen one, I can't tell you how to do it. If it's really yours, take it to a qualified laptop repairman.
2006-08-30 07:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you don't need any of the data on the laptop then just reinstall the operating system using a restore cd that came with the laptop or a Microsoft Windows cd. If you do this, ALL DATA WILL BE GONE. You will be starting over just like when you bought the laptop.
If you know there is no password set for the Administrator user, then you could boot into safe mode by pressing F8 during computer startup and select safe mode. Once you get the login prompt, just type in "Administrator" (without the quotes) and click ok. From here you can go into START -> SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL -> USER ACCOUNTS. Once you have launched USER ACCOUNTS, you can select a user and reset the password to your liking....
Another way is using a program called ERD Commander by Winternals. This is not a free product and is not cheap. This product can change passwords using a program called LockSmith.
Winternals: http://www.winternals.com
Hope this helps!
2006-08-30 07:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a free program called Ultimate Boot CD for Windows, it allows you to set a new admin password. See the link below. Have used it many times; easy, free and works on all 2000, XP and the various server versions of Windows.
2006-08-30 14:17:33 · answer #3 · answered by Brent D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of you (or somebody else) has set a BIOS password to be asked mutually as booting. in case you dont remember the BIOS password, there is the thank you to reset it (or do away with it fairly). There must be a small cellular on the motherboard (CMOS). do away with the CMOS battery and don't reinsert the battery for roughly 30 minutes... Then reinsert the battery. The password ought to no longer be asked.
2016-10-01 02:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, there is a program that let's you log in without a password, and then change it once you're logged in, actually there are many programs, for more information, go to your local computer store or something.
2006-08-30 07:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Press F8 when it gives yo uthe option and select safe mode.
2006-08-30 07:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by I run with scissors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.loginrecovery.com
2006-09-02 23:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋