I have a older computer and I forgot the password how do I by pass that and get into the computer?

Answer 1

Removing the battery might reset the BIOS password.

I assume you are thinking about booting into Windows.

First, try to Safe Boot with the F8 key.

If that doesn't work you might need to create a boot CD.

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Good luck,
- CarlD

Answer 2

You should have either a diskette or a flash drive, then follow instructions. This is for Vista, i don't know if it will work on older versions. For anything 98 and below, you don't even need a password! All you have to do is just click on cancel and access everything that is on the computer! Hope I answered your question!

Answer 3

Your password is downloaded onto your old PCs hard drive and you cannot get into it that way one trick is to temporarily put it on your new PC as a slave drive, if the to computers are the same brand of computer it will work. Then you can change your password.

Answer 4

each and each abode windows occasion has an in-built administrator account. once you boot abode windows initially it asks you to "create" a"profile". those tend to be talked approximately as abode or on your case you've got used the baby's call. those profiles even have administrator get entry to. you're able to do 2 issues here. One, you are able to login to abode windows utilising Administrator account. to try this boot the notebook. If it shows profile icons, then in basic terms press Ctrl+Alt+Del 2 circumstances. this could bring up the go surfing communique. variety Administrator in consumer call. i'm assuming that in case you dint play around with it lots then the password could be clean. as quickly as you log in utilising Administrator. in basic terms exchange the password for the baby's profile utilising administration panel. the different ingredient you're able to do is create a clean profile and then use that to alter the password on the 1st one. after all, you additionally can touch DELL help centers and that they could be prepared to hep you. they have the thank you to get entry to teh notebook no count if that's on line. desire that enables. stable success.

Answer 5

How old is old?? Are we talking a 286 here or like a Pentium 3?

Answer 6

open case pull the battery off motherboard (easy). then after a bit put it back on close case , password gone.

Answer 7

Click hint.

Answer 8

LOST PASSWORD

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Can't Log On to Windows XP?

If that’s your only problem, then you probably have nothing to worry about. As long as you have your Windows XP CD, you can get back into your system using a simple but effective method made possible by a little known access hole in Windows XP.

This method is easy enough for newbies to follow – it doesn’t require using the Recovery Console or any complicated commands. And it’s free - I mention that because you can pay two hundred dollars for an emergency download of Winternals ERD with Locksmith which is a utility for unlocking lost Windows passwords. See here http://www.winternals.com/products/repai...

ERD is an excellent multi purpose product, but you should know it is not a necessary one if you have a healthy system and your sole problem is the inability to logon to Windows due to a forgotten password. Not necessary because you can easily change or wipe out your Administrator password for free during a Windows XP Repair. Here’s how with a step-by-step description of the initial Repair process included for newbie’s.

1. Place your Windows XP CD in your cd-rom and start your computer (it’s assumed here that your XP CD is bootable – as it should be - and that you have your bios set to boot from CD)

2. Keep your eye on the screen messages for booting to your cd Typically, it will be “Press any key to boot from cd”

3. Once you get in, the first screen will indicate that Setup is inspecting your system and loading files.

4. When you get to the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now

5. The Licensing Agreement comes next - Press F8 to accept it.

6. The next screen is the Setup screen which gives you the option to do a Repair.

It should read something like “If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, Setup can try to repair it”

Use the up and down arrow keys to select your XP installation (if you only have one, it should already be selected) and press R to begin the Repair process.

7. Let the Repair run. Setup will now check your disks and then start copying files which can take several minutes.

8. Shortly after the Copying Files stage, you will be required to reboot. (this will happen automatically – you will see a progress bar stating “Your computer will reboot in 15 seconds”

9. During the reboot, do not make the mistake of “pressing any key” to boot from the CD again! Setup will resume automatically with the standard billboard screens and you will notice Installing Windows is highlighted.

10. Keep your eye on the lower left hand side of the screen and when you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. This is the security hole! A command console will now open up giving you the potential for wide access to your system.

11. At the prompt, type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter. Voila! You have just gained graphical access to your User Accounts in the Control Panel.

12. Now simply pick the account you need to change and remove or change your password as you prefer. If you want to log on without having to enter your new password, you can type control userpasswords2 at the prompt and choose to log on without being asked for password. After you’ve made your changes close the windows, exit the command box and continue on with the Repair (have your Product key handy).

13. Once the Repair is done, you will be able to log on with your new password (or without a password if you chose not to use one or if you chose not to be asked for a password). Your programs and personalized settings should remain intact.

I tested the above on Windows XP Pro with and without SP1 and also used this method in a real situation where someone could not remember their password and it worked like a charm to fix the problem. This security hole allows access to more than just user accounts. You can also access the Registry and Policy Editor, for example. And its gui access with mouse control. Of course, a Product Key will be needed to continue with the Repair after making the changes, but for anyone intent on gaining access to your system, this would be no problem.

And in case you are wondering, NO, you cannot cancel install after making the changes and expect to logon with your new password.

Cancelling will just result in Setup resuming at bootup and your changes will be lost.

Ok, now that your logon problem is fixed, you should make a point to prevent it from ever happening again by creating a Password Reset Disk. This is a floppy disk you can use in the event you ever forget your log on password. It allows you to set a new password.

Here's how to create one if your computer is NOT on a domain:

* Go to the Control Panel and open up User Accounts.
* Choose your account (under Pick An Account to Change) and under Related Tasks, click "Prevent a forgotten password".
* This will initiate a wizard.
* Click Next and then insert a blank formatted floppy disk into your A: drive.
* Click Next and enter your logon password in the password box.
* Click Next to begin the creation of your Password disk.
* Once completed, label and save the disk to a safe place

How to Log on to your PC Using Your Password Reset Disk

Start your computer and at the logon screen, click your user name and leave the password box blank or just type in anything. This will bring up a Logon Failure box and you will then see the option to use your Password Reset disk to create a new password. Click it which will initiate the Password Reset wizard. Insert your password reset disk into your floppy drive and follow the wizard which will let you choose a new password to use for your account.

Note: If your computer is part of a domain, the procedure for creating a password disk is different.

See here for step by step instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/default.asp...

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UNKNOWN PASSWORD

Has someone ever used your Computer and put a Password in and now you can't enter. Heres a little trick on how to recover the password, if you can't get it from the other user/s who installed it in the first place..

The first step is to find out what passwords the user/s assigned to the accounts on your Computer system. Once you have a password to the computer, log in and click Start, Control Panel, and User Accounts. Then click Change The Way Users Log On Or Off, select the checkbox next to Use The Welcome Screen, and then click Apply Options. The next time you start Windows, you’ll just need to click the icon next to the username you wish to log in as.

If you aren’t able to get any of the passwords the user/s assigned to user accounts, your task is a bit more difficult.

First, you’ll need to reboot your computer into Safe Mode. To access Safe Mode, power off and then restart your computer. Press the F8 key repeatedly while your computer starts up, and you should soon see the Startup menu appear. Select Safe Mode and press ENTER.

Once in Safe Mode, click Start, Run, type control userpasswords2 in the Open field, and click OK. Next, click the user account you want to change and click Reset Password. Type in a new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields and then click OK.

Restart the computer again and log in with the account you just modified. After you’ve successfully logged in, follow the steps we previously outlined to configure Windows, so it lets you log in without a password.