I have a dell dimension desktop and recently out of nowhere I went to turn on my computer and Windows attempts to load but then stops and restarts again. I attempted to use the Setup CD that came with my computer, and I went into the Repair option. It prompted me to type the administrator password, so I just hit ENTER and it said that the password is not valid. I have no idea what else to do besides reinstall Windows but then I will lose everything. Any Ideas???
2006-10-24 15:18:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It is a Windows XP
how do I do system recovery?
2006-10-24 15:23:00 · update #1
I tried Safe Mode, Normal Windows and all the other options but none of them work.
2006-10-24 15:25:43 · update #2
contact dell- my brother just had same thing happen with a 2 week old system.It was the memory ram gone bad.the can walk you through the set up codes for error and tell what it is.but sounds same problem.the good thing is if is same then when replace the memory dont loose any thing.
2006-10-24 15:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try hitting F8 while the computer is starting up to boot in safe mode, run selective startup and see if you can figure out what process is causing the problem.
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Also, if worst come to worst, you can always get your data off the machine by booting off a memory key or live CD with something like Puppy Linux or Damn Small Linux and reinstalling Windows.
2006-10-24 15:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by RyanSmith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you're operating residing house windows XP, you'll want a residing house windows XP disc. a million Boot the computer from the residing house windows CD 2 After the residing house windows setup has finished copying archives (throughout that you ought to hit F8 to conform to their oppressive licencing) you'd be presented with the options, between others - set up residing house windows restore decide on to carry on installation residing house windows 3. you'll arrive at a exhibit the position the setup application tells you that it has discovered an present installation of residing house windows, and this may be highlighted. From right here you've 2 selections set up new replica restore decide on restore and in basic terms enable the setup application do its stuff. this is going to take about 40 5 minutes in all and also you may wish to respond to some questions alongside the way like time zones and so on.
2016-12-05 05:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by farha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need the administrator password to use the repair. You can always reinstall your operating system without it though. Unfortunately, you will lose all of your data.
You can reset your windows administrator password using a linux based utility such as:
http://home.eunet.no/pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html
Follow the instructions and boot from the CD you create and you can reset it. Don't try to change it, just reset it to * which is nothing.
2006-10-24 15:24:52 · answer #4 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well whatever you had in your comp, can be put there again,except all those hour you spent getting porn, so just restore the whole thing and your going to be better off, because iam sure you need your comp for some thigns toher than pleasure
2006-10-24 15:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need someone there with you to see what's wrong with your computer. Maybe the store you bought it from has a help center, you can try taking it there.
2006-10-24 15:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by stelcha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try system recovery
2006-10-24 15:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋