I have a windows Vista laptop but I got locked out of it. Is there any way around the password? It is a Toshiba. I have no clue what the password is and i have no restore disk.
2007-10-22 15:30:34 · 4 answers · asked by Braedyn is due 5/8/08! 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I did NOT take or find this computer. This is my computer and my husband has a habbit of throwing out all the papers and disks.... so i dont have any disks for this computer.
2007-10-22 15:43:01 · update #1
Take it to Best Buy and talk to the Geek Squad. They are the only people I know who can remove the password from Vista.
2007-10-22 15:39:00 · answer #1 · answered by Tier D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you actually bought the computer, you ought to have either a Vista install disk, or a restore disk. If not, then I'm guessing you either found, or took the computer from somewhere else. Anyway, you need to buy a Vista Install CD. The OEM versions are quite cheap. I'm not going to teach you how to hack into a computer's password. Bad thing to do.
2007-10-22 22:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I think you're sunk.
Normally, I would have suggested you gather the order number, customer number, serial number of the laptop - hoping you registered it - so you could contact Toshiba for a duplicate install disk. Without any paperwork or disks, I see no alternative except to contact a tech and it will cost you.
If you ever get it straightened out, suggest you keep a record of all pertinent information and the disks someplace where they will be safe.
2007-10-22 23:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh oh. There is really no way around this one. The only thing you can do is wipe out the hard drive, re-install the operating system, and just start over. That is a very common issue, but a terrible one. DONT FORGET YOUR PASSWORDS! haha thats the best advice I can give.
David O.
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2007-10-22 22:36:17 · answer #4 · answered by David O 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋