hi got compaq computer for my son at a boot fair on starting it asks for password which we dont know please he

Question

i have tried taking the battery out for two days but still no good can i do anything else please help

Answer 1

2 Scenarios you have - Bios password or Windows...

If its the bios password - which im assuming it is since you mentioned the battery...Look for a "jumper" plug and plug it in every possible way you can...Search yahoo for bios jumper if you have any questions about this

Here is a pic of a jumper - Usually they are next to the bios batteries:
http://www.hardwarezone.com/img/data/articles/2003/726/bios-clear-jumper.jpg

Make sure you put it back the way it was originally - This will clear a bios password - the battery trick doesnt always work.

If its a windows password try this:

Boot the computer in safe mode by tapping F8 every second or so as soon as you turn the machine on Choose safe mode from the list and hit enter. If your using Windows home addition the Administrator account will be one of the accounts you can og onto. IF the person did not put a password on the admin account you will be able to log in.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I am not sure what a boot fair is but i assume you don't have the installation disks. You have a couple options. One is you can try a number of sites that post a list of common passwords. many people create a password that is easy to remember such as "home" or "Admin" The world is probably full of computers who passwords are "1234567" or "abcdefgh"

Your other choice is to write to Compaq and explain your situation. They may provide you with the installation software for a fee. Or you could load it with a copy Redhat or other open source software.

Easiest is if you have a windows 2000 cd handy or know someone who has it. Boot up from it & use the recovery console.
delete the local user file SAM. in
\windows\system32\config, and reboot the computer

or you may try

Configure automatic administrator logon for Recovery Console
To set an automatic administrator logon for the Recovery Console, complete the following steps while you are logged on with administrative credentials:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Switch to Classic View in the right pane, double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Local Security Policy.
3. Expand Security Settings, expand Local Policies, and then click Security Options.
4. Double-click the Recovery Console: Allow automatic administrative logon policy, and then set it to Enable.

The policy is effective immediately. Make sure that you reopen the Local Security Policy snap-in to make sure that the effective setting for the policy is "Enabled."
The next time that you start to Recovery Console, you are not prompted for a password.

After you complete this procedure, the SecurityLevel DWORD registry value data is set to 1 in the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Setup\RecoveryConsole

Or email someone at this company. For about $75 I think thye have software that will help. http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Products/

Answer 3

definite, in case you boot into secure mode, it shows the administrator log on. lots of situations, human beings wont positioned a password in this account so purely attempt hitting enter with out getting right into a password. If this works, flow into consumer debts and do away with or reset password. it extremely is assuming you're applying residing house windows XP.

Answer 4

It's simple a problem to solve as long as it's not an IBM as IBM have it set on board or sothing so you can't chage it unless you go to IBM. and you can imagine why so people that steel then can never use them but in your case you've got a siple compq . How do I know you didn't steel it or someone did for you..

message me on yahoo [e-mail] and if you can convince me you didn't steel it or wasn't stolen for you then I will be more than happy to help you!!

Simply wishing you the best of luck,

Gary from Australia,,4am and I still can't fall asleep

Answer 5

The problem is in Windows, not the BIOS.

Assuming you got the CD with the PC, re-install Windows as a clean install.

To learn more about how to do a Clean Install, use the link below.

Answer 6

You need to clarify more:

Windows is asking for a Password?
or
The PC right at Power On / Startup is asking for a password?

Answer 7

You can try this page if the password you dont know is for bios not windows. http://www.tech-faq.com/reset-bios-password.shtml

Answer 8

try this website


it has a video on how to do it

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3_hRqFCl7Aw