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I am trying to restore my computer to Factory default and I am being asked for an Empowering Technology Password. Where can I fing it. Thank You
Optional Information: Computer OS: Windows Vista Browser: Other
Hello
The password XXXXX be a default one or it could be something you entered
The default is usually 000000
If that doesn't work, and you cannot remember it you can use a Linux LiveCD to read the file and see the password (its stored in Plain Text)
If you can get into windows, you can go to the recovery drive and open the file:
<Recovery Drive Letter>\TOOLS\AIMDRS.DAT
The password XXXX be in there
If you cannot get into Windows, download the Ubuntu LiveCD here:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
Download Ubuntu Desktop, burn it to a CD and then boot off of it on your computer
Once it boots, go into the File Explorer and navigate to <Recovery Drive Letter>\TOOLS\AIMDRS.DAT to get the password
Then you can use the recovery.
Thanks and please rate my answer once you are satisfied. If you have any further questions, please ask and I will continue working with you.Thanks,Robert Preston
Experience: 5+ Years in IT, BS in Computer Science
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The password XXXXX be in there