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I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to
log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve this problem? Thanks. |
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Dwayne Bowen wrote: I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve this problem? Thanks. These may help:- How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your Password Expires http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;Q321305 Go to http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/ . There you will find zip files that will let you create boot floppy disks or bootable CDs that will enable you to reset any system password on an NT class operating system. |
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For XP Home users - Part 1:
Boot the computer into Safe Mode Do this by pressing the F8 key after the Power On Self Test is finished, until the Start menu appears. This will get you to the correct menu window. Once in Safe Mode, you will see the normally hidden Administrator account and any other accounts. (Note: Accounts are displayed alphabetically). Use the Up/Down arrow keys to highlight the 'Adminstrator' account; Remember as mentioned in the earlier post: The default password is a blank (no password required). Also See: Forgotten your Windows XP Home password http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894902/en-us and: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/894901/ For XP Pro users - Part 1: You do not need to go into Safe Mode. At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twice to display the Windows logon box. Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes) and 'if' you assigned a password when you set up Windows, then enter it. (Note: by default the password is blank, no password need be entered) Part #2: Once your have logged on in XP Pro or Home: Next click Start/Run Now in the Run box, enter: control userpasswords2 Then click the OK button Now click on the user account that you have forgotten the password. Next click Reset Password button. Finally enter a new password, confirm the new password, and then click OK. Also see: How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or if your password expires (This Microsoft article applies to both XP Home and Pro) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305/en-us JS "Dwayne Bowen" Dwayne wrote in message ... I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve this problem? Thanks. |
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Dwayne Bowen wrote: I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve this problem? Thanks. The safest approach when receiving a computer from sources unknown is to always wipe its hard drive clean and do a new, clean installation. A HP recovery disc for Windows XP should have accompanied the computer along with the original documents, manuals, utility discs, and a COA (the Certificate of Authenticity) that corresponds to the version of Windows XP that will be restored from the recovery disc. If any of these are missing, then the buyer is essentially on his or her own to rebuild the system. One might want to buy a retail version of Windows XP Home or Pro (or, alternately, a Microsoft OEM version for PC's without an OS). This is just the start. Next, retrieve all of the applicable driver files and utility files from HP, manuals, etc. OTOH, if one were to successfully crack or change the password, be forewarned that whatever malware, spyware, viruses, etc., that are persent may be released. |
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Dwayne Bowen wrote:
I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve this problem? Thanks. Used computer? Format and install from scratch using whatever method the manufacturer gives for that model. You shouldn't trust what the last owner *may* have done with that computer. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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On second though, what Ghostrider, Shenan and Ken suggested is the best way
to go. Start clean and stay clean! JS "Dwayne Bowen" Dwayne wrote in message ... I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve this problem? Thanks. |
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Dwayne Bowen wrote:
I just bought a used HP from Ebay for my son and it requires a password to log onto Windows which I do not know and it wasn't included with the computer. The seller doesn't have it either. What is the easiest way to solve this problem? Thanks. If the person from whom you "acquired" the computer cannot give you the passwords, (and the installation CDs for the OS and any other software installed), you'd be wise to immediately check with the appropriate law enforcement agencies to ensure that you haven't inadvertently purchased stolen property. Anyway, it's a moot point. With second-hand computers, perhaps even if acquired from a family member or friend, but especially if acquired from a stranger, your wisest course of action would definitely be to format the hard drives and start fresh. You don't want to get in trouble because the original owner may have filled the hard drive with kiddie porn, or have problems because the original owner downloaded/installed viruses or other malware. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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"JS" @ wrote in message ...
For XP Home users - Part 1: Boot the computer into Safe Mode No need to do that with XP Pro which the OP states he has...... |
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