I do not know the password to access wndows, so I need to reinstall it. However, I cann't get it to boot from the system CD, the set up is also password portected (which I don't know either) so I cann't change the booting sequence. Is there any way to force the computer to boot from the CD?
Just to avoid silly answers, let me tell you that I bought the computer programmed with some special software, the programming company set up the two passwords, and the company is no longer in business so I can no longer get the passwords.
2006-10-23 08:33:07 · 5 answers · asked by fe_garci 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
well im guess your talking about a bios password there is a way to overwrite this.
http://www.dewassoc.com/support/bios/bios_password.htm
this has the full guide.
and then u will be able to change the sequence,
as for the windows 2000 password
http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm
2006-10-23 08:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To change the boot sequence you need to enter the BIOS. Each system has a different key to press to enter the BIOS settings. When the machine is booting (black screen, white text) there should be a key to enter BIOS. If the machine gets to the Windows icon, you have missed the chance to get into the BIOS and you must restart the machine again. Once you get into the BIOS you need change the boot sequence to load the CD first and then restart with the Windows Boot CD in the drive.
2006-10-23 15:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by traceyburnell2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try removing the Cmos battery for a ahort time..you will find it on the mother board.
2006-10-23 15:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can read the cd rom contents from the DOS prompt, you can easily install. just go to "\i386" directory and type "winnt" in the command prompt
2006-10-23 15:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure if you have any pics saved on your computer you put them on a disc cause it will erase them...i did it yesterday :(
2006-10-23 15:41:08 · answer #5 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋