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i have forgot my password on my laptop now i can't get in and will lose everything?
please help as i don't want to reformat the whole pc.
what can you suggest.
i am running windows vista.
7 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
There is a backdoor that is built into windows O/S for just this reason. Start the laptop up and press f8 before the comp boots to windows logo > choose safe mode> log on using the admin account> choose control panel> highlight the account that is pass worded and remove password, restart the laptop and it should log on with out you needing a password
Source(s): computer repair tech 5+yrs - Anonymous7 years ago
Don't listen to these guys, they clearly have no clue on what they're talking about. I am a developer at Microsoft so I know a thing or two about computers. The only way to reset your windows password 100% safe is to use a software called Reset Password Pro.
The software allows you to create a boot-disk, that can be made on a CD/DVD or USB stick. The boot-disk can then be inserted into any locked machine, and it's a simple case of pressing reset. Here is their official site: http://www.resetwindowspass.com/
- Anonymous6 years ago
For Forgot Password Support
- Anonymous1 decade ago
You can try this wonderful vista Password recovery software which named Windows Password Reset Tool . Please follow next steps to remove vista laptop login password. It is easy to use, even if you are a tyro.
Before starting, please prepare a blank CD/DVD and a computer with CD driver.
Only four steps can help you reset the lost Windows password:
* >> Step 1: Download Windows Password Reset Tool from http://bit.ly/dEyzN5
* >> Step 2: Burn bootable CD/DVD
* >> Step 3: BIOS setting
* >> Step 4: Reset vista password
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- 1 decade ago
I AM A PROFESSIONAL
DO ONE THING
1.GOTO SAFE MODE...HOW?? PRESS F8 WHILE THE COMPUTER IS RESTARTING JUST BEFORE THE WINDOWS SCREEN APPEARS
2.CHOOSE ADMIN LOG IN
3.THEN GOTO CONTROL PANEL
4.THEN GOTO USER ACCOUNTS
5.THEN CLICK ON REMOVE PASSWORD..HOW?? THERE YOU WILL SEE AN OPTION SHOWING USER ACCOUNT AND ADMIN ACCOUNT BELOW ...JUST LOOK OUT FOR THE REMOVE PASSWORD OPTION THERE..
HOPE THIS HELPS
Source(s): 9 YEARS COMPUTER TECH - 1 decade ago
well if you got another account that you can get access to on your computer you gould create a new account just when it asks you if you want to save your files click yes. Also you should save your password were you won't forget it.
- Anonymous7 years ago
Hi there,
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I strongly recommend it.
Bye Bye