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Hello, somehow last night my computer password got changed and I do not have the reset disc....what can I do to get back into the computer? I last used it at 11PM past night and this morning it had reset itself somehow.
Submitted: 342 days and 12 hours ago.
Category: Computer
Value: $9
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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OS: Windows Vista; Browser: Firefox
Already Tried:
All of the passwords I have ever used to log on to my computer. I dont know how it would have just shut down and then reset my password
I am at my office right now trying to figure out some help and then calling my son at home with possibilities to try.
Accepted Answer
Hi,
You can try the following:
1
Restart your computer and repeatedly tap the
F8
key (you need to press F8 before windows starts to load)
You should see a menu. Select Safe Mode from there and press Enter twice.
Once in safe mode, look for Admin account on the login page and click on it if found. In most cases, no password is set for the Admin account.
2
If the above fails, then you can use a free software PCLoginNow. To use it, you havee to :
a Download ISO files from
here
b Burn the ISO file to CD
c Set the BIOS to boot from CD
d Insert the CD you burned and reboot your computer
e Use PCLoginNow to reset the password
You can also try the following link for an idea
Link
I hope this will help
Thanks
Expert:
Santonu
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Answered:
4/11/2009
Computer Support Specialist
Diploma in Hardware
342 days and 11 hours ago.
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I am at my office and telling my son what to do
342 days and 11 hours ago.
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This is not working, there is no admin account, just ellis so we can't get in
Posted by
Karel1
342 days and 11 hours ago.
Answer
Call your interenet provider and have them reconfigure your passwork
Posted by
Santonu
342 days and 11 hours ago.
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Then please use the PCLoginNow to reset the password.
There is also a password reset service available which can reset your password:
http://loginrecovery.com/
There is a option of free service, but you will need to wait for 72 hours if you choose to use the free service. Please follow the steps (1-3) to know the password.
Posted by
Santonu
342 days and 11 hours ago.
Info Request
There was no need for accepting the answer without testing it first.
You did not even test the second option I think.
I am sending a refund request for you. Please ask the customers support to revoke the negative feedback if you can
342 days and 11 hours ago.
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I did not accept the answer, i replied that the F8 does not work
In regards XX XXX other option # 2 pcloginnow, how can I do that when I can not even log into the computer????
Posted by
Santonu
342 days and 11 hours ago.
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To use PCLoginNow, you do not have to login to windows.
I am listing the steps once more:
a Download ISO files from
here
using a working computer
b Burn the ISO file to CD
c Set the BIOS to boot from CD on the affected computer
d Insert the CD you burned and reboot your computer (on the affected computer)
e Use PCLoginNow to reset the password
You can also try the following link for an idea
Link
Once you boot from the CD you made, PCLoginNow will start automatically. and give you the option to reset your Vista password.
I have also listed a third option to use login recovery from
http://loginrecovery.com/
There is a option of free service, but you will need to wait for 72 hours if you choose to use the free service. Please follow the steps (1-3) to know the password
Anyway, I already sent a refund request. I think it will be processed soon.
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