i just got a Dell latitude c840 and i can't get the old password to change it. what can i do? and it has windowsxp if that makes a difference
2007-10-12 03:34:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Why not use the system restore disk and start with a fresh image. This will eliminate any of the previous owners junk on the install too.
If you prefer not to do that, simply ask the previous owner for the password and change it. If you can't do that, I would be highly suspicious on your method of acquiring the laptop.
2007-10-12 03:37:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
its really easy.. if there is any other a/c open it and follow the steps at the end.. but if there isnt go into safe mode with command prompt.. (hold f8 while starting ur pc)..
>>choose administrator instead of the locked 1..
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in cmd
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type in "net user Administrator (Password goes here)" (Without the quotes, And put in a password in place of the "(Password goes here)") So lets say you want to set the password to "computers", You would then type in: net user Administrator computers Simple as that! And doesn't involve rebooting!
im in hurry hope u got me..
2007-10-12 03:45:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go into bios that should show you what the old one is .
I have gone into f8 for safe mod and hope that he administrator account is not coded too, if it lets you in then go to control penile and remove the password or just change it if you can
if not then you will need to call maybe Microsoft and they might know how to get around it, or if you have the operating system CD then you will be able to reformat the hole thing and do it that way
Good luck with that
2007-10-13 18:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the world admin If that doesnt work yikes! Because only the administrator has the password! I have it set to it asks for a password from standby,and turnon
2016-05-22 01:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by margarite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you contact Dell, they can supply a new set of restore disk for this computer. All that they will require is the model and serial numbers off of this machine. The only problems that I can foresee would be if this computer has ever been reported stolen.
2007-10-12 03:44:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ron M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty easy press f8 on start up and go into safe mode then remove the password in account settings.
2007-10-12 03:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can log on as a user or guest, do so and run cmd.exe .
In the popup window, type in "net user" and a list of usernames should appear.
Type in net user UserName * /domain
Then Type net user UserName Newpassword
After this, the system should prompt you to retype the new password.
The password is now changed.
2007-10-12 03:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by wingedlordgenesis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just reload back to factory level,when the screen comes on watch close,when the 'dell' at the top of the screen comes on click on 'ctrl,F11' that should start the reload process,then run all your updates and other things you want,it will take a while but it should fix it and other problems you know nothing about
2007-10-12 04:08:44 · answer #8 · answered by MrZip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under where you type in the password, click on forgot password?
2007-10-12 03:37:44 · answer #9 · answered by Teddy's Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the reason you don't have the password is because it was stolen?
2007-10-12 03:38:49 · answer #10 · answered by puppets48744 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋