I bought this computer in a flea market but it's password protected I dont have the password, is there a way I could reset it it's a compact presario running xp pro, please help
2007-10-05 13:25:35 · 5 answers · asked by JULIAN XM 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
How do re-install windows
2007-10-05 15:00:28 · update #1
Reboot into safe mode, choose the administrator user ID, by default, there is no password on it.
Set up your accounts from there.
2007-10-05 13:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If youre locked out of Windows itself removing the CMOS battery will do nothing. You would have to either get the password or reinstall Windows.
2007-10-05 14:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by s j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for the CMOS setting pin (usually numbered 1-2-3), example, if it sets to 1-2, then transfer the pin to 2-3 and reboot (to reset the CMOS)...turn it off, go back to original setting of pin (1-2) and turn on.
2007-10-09 13:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Bartman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that doesn't work, remove the CMOS battery and leave it out for a few days. Then replace it and try again.
2007-10-05 13:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by Tom K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
CMOS doesn't have to be left out that long...but good answer.
2007-10-05 13:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋