I currently have a compac processor model# 5304, running windows 98 which limits my internet explore usage. I was given a more powerful processor with more modernized programs. However, it was used in a business and had an individuals password that is blocking me from getting into it. Any suggestions as how to bypass the password entry ?
2007-07-16 14:04:49 · 8 answers · asked by surestep1 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
CMOS Reset
If you are talking about a system password on the hardware itself, there is usually a jumper that you can short to clear the password in the BIOS CMOS memory.
If you are referring to the Microsoft Windows password, it is a totally different situation. Try "Guest" with no password. Also try "Administrator" for login with no password or with Administrator as the password. (If that does not work you can try hacking but better to re-install windows.)
2007-07-16 14:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by TruthIsRelative 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the operating system ?
you can always elevate a guest user to admin if you know anything about hacking and then reset the password or if it is xp pro or home most likely the user didn't set the administrator password and you cna start the computer in safe mode and reset the password or download passware kit 8 from www.lostpassword.com and they sell a kit. If you have access to the internet i have a progrma that works also.
2007-07-16 14:10:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its Win 98 - find and delete all *.WAB files.
These are the files that hold passwords.
Win 98 - ain't very secure - Passwords don't mean a thing.
OR
Start it in SAFE MODE (F8) to bypass all the junk loading and uninstall the offending program
2007-07-16 14:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find the jumper on the motherboard that wipes out all the Bios settings. This should clear the password for Bios
2007-07-16 14:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by dana5169 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the question again but come up with a different reason for wanting to bypass it #;o)
2016-04-01 07:44:30 · answer #5 · answered by Betty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the Mother board I suggest that you use the jumpers
2007-07-16 14:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by John P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the company you got it from and ask them to help you with this. They will probably tell you exactly what to do
2007-07-16 14:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by nicce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need to call the techsupport from whoever you have the computer with
2007-07-16 14:08:12 · answer #8 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋