I have a laptop that hasn't been used in a while and no one can remember the password to get into Windows. Is there any software I can get or anything I can do to override the password and get into Windows.
2007-03-12 02:13:38 · 10 answers · asked by deborah m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
theres a few diff programs you can use ... most are VERY expensive ... if theres nothing 2 important on there i would do a clean install ... good luck J
2007-03-12 02:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by quake6910 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would depend on a couple of things.
1. if it is for the administrator, and you forgot the password. then there is only one way to bypass the password. (I'll get to that at the bottom)
2. if it is for a registered user, then just log in as the administrator and reset the password.
3. you may be able to still get into windows, but you may have to see if you can log in using a GUEST account.
Now there are ways around a password, some programs can crack them, but they are expensive and not very reliable.
you can take it to the local computer repair center, and they will charge you a couple hundred bucks and they will reset it.
Or
you can look up your laptops schematics online. You can also then flip one of the switches on the motherboard, and it will erase any passwords. But you have to take it apart, and know what you are doing.
so I'd recommend you take it to the local computer repair place and pay the $100- to $200 price and let them do it.
2007-03-12 09:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by Adorabilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can login as admin or administrator and then change your user password in control panel. It's been a while since I've had to sort out that problem, but that might be the solution. Try it out and see if it works.
2007-03-12 09:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by greenfan109 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1-When start booting press F8 and select "Safe Mode"
2-When asked to enter User name and password, type "administrator" for user name and leave the password empty
3-Window will start at Safe mode, go to Control Panel and choose "User Accounts"
4-Remove the old password
5-Enjoy
2007-03-12 09:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by thuraya t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you remember the password of any of the accounts on this machine ?
If not then it is best to rebuild.
If you have data on the disk that you would like to keep you can download software called BartPe that should enable you to boot the pc up and then copy any data off the machine before rebuilding.
2007-03-12 09:22:29 · answer #5 · answered by garrydeakin2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's the Administrator password you've lost, this walkthrough should sort you out: http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=305
2007-03-12 12:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are "crack" utilities available, but in most cases it is best to just rebuild the system (reload windows).
2007-03-12 09:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by Dan821 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi deborah,
Try reading these link. hope it will help you.
Good luck
http://www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&lr=&newwindow=1&safe=off&q=forgot+my+windows+administrator+password&btnG=Search
http://www.infosecwriters.com/text_resources/pdf/securing_your_laptop.pdf
http://web.bentley.edu/clsv_stu/lab_consultant/doc/laptop_config_a31.htm
2007-03-12 09:21:54 · answer #8 · answered by S☺♥☼@♫ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. u have to remember password
2007-03-12 09:16:15 · answer #9 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you can't get in. unless you wrote it down somewhere or havea sudden memory brainwave.
2007-03-12 09:16:21 · answer #10 · answered by B. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋