I purchased a computer a a thrift store and cant do anything but get the user log on screen asking me for the password. Can I do anything to reset it?
2007-02-27 05:07:06 · 3 answers · asked by houckmich@verizon.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
There are a few different options.
First, you could try booting into safe mode by hitting the "F8" a few times before the "Windows XP" splash screen pops up. From there select the Administrator logon and it should not have a password. From there you can delete the other logon or create your own with your own password.
If the Administrator account has a password, then it gets a bit tougher.
You could get a Linux password cracker to edit the SAM file to clear the password, but that can be a little much for the average user.
Another option would be to reinstall Windows XP, this would probably be the easiest option for you.
2007-02-27 05:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try booting it in safe mode, then logging on as an administrator. But if you bought it at a thrift store used, your best bet is to just reinstall Windows.
2007-02-27 05:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didnt try it out before you bought it?
2007-02-27 05:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by gnet_162000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋