New Laptop?

Question

I just bought a laptop from a friend.The person i bought it from has password set up just to get started on the computer.What do i do if i cannot remember the passwords?Is it possible for me to eliminate the passwords at start up?If not how do i start the computer under a different user?I am not to computer savy so plz try to keep your answer has simple has possible

Answer 1

It's really not possible to change your passwords at the very start when you select your profile. You have to go into control panel to fix that.

Answer 2

Power on Passwords can be reset by removing the mother board battery. (In addition, some laptops have a way to 'clear' the bios with a DIP switch or 'clear button' located inside the case but accessed through a small hole in the bottom of the unit.)

Windows XP can have passwords reset with anumber of password crackers which are available free on the net.

Lastly, call the past owner adn ask them for the Password.

Answer 3

I am assuming that you know the correct Windows logon name and password.

If your laptop is running on Windows XP, first try to log in with the correct password at the Windows logon.

Then, do the following:-

1. Remember your Windows logon name and password.
2. Go to Start -> Control Panel.
3. Select "User Accounts" (double-click on it).
4. Find the user account that has your Windows logon name on it (from step 1). Click once on it.
5. You will see an option that says "Remove my password". Click once on it.
6. You are prompted to key in your password (from step 1).
7. Once this process is successful, you do not need to log in to Windows with a password anymore.

Answer 4

yes go to start setings controll pannel and look for users and passwords the rest is pretty simple click properties and there will be a password option type youre old password and new password. then confirm it to make sure you typed it the right way. if you dont want a password type youre old password and no new password

Answer 5

Login with Safe Mode with F8 and login as "Administrator". From there, you can remove all the passwords you want.

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