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rc2002
11-23-2005, 02:20 PM
I just got a laptop off ebay. The seller forgot the password, so I can't really do anything with it. I know there's probably no workaround to get by the password issue...
How can I reformat the drive and start over again?
natejj
11-23-2005, 02:24 PM
Boot off of a windows xp or win2k disc, and reformat.
rc2002
11-23-2005, 02:37 PM
Problem is, the laptop does not have a CD drive. Only a 3.5" floppy. If I were to reformat, how would I get windows back onto the computer?
Pee_Sack
11-23-2005, 02:49 PM
have you tried logging on as administrator? he might not have password protected that account.
if this doesnt work you will need to reload windows onto it. W/o a cd drive you have a couple of choices
assuming you have usb ports find someone that will lend you an external cd drive and use that
use boot up floppy disks for the OS
take out the hard drive and do half of the installation (where the files are being copied) on another machine, reconnect the hard drive and finish the installation on the lap top
if I were in Calgary I would gladly give you a hand with this, sorry bro
if you need any help feel free to send me a PM
BerserkerCatSplat
11-23-2005, 02:58 PM
Make a Windows 98 boot disk (floppy) to start up into MS-DOS
type FORMAT C: to wipe your drive
Use an external USB cd-rom to install new operating system.
That's the easiest way I can think of. Pee_Sack's suggestion of trying the Administrator account is good as well.
You could save yourself a lot of time and just use a free Administrator password recovery/reset tool:
http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm
rc2002
11-23-2005, 03:03 PM
That's TONS of help guys! THANKS!
I'll give those ideas a try when I get home. :)
dreamchaser
11-23-2005, 03:16 PM
Originally posted by Pee_Sack
take out the hard drive and do half of the installation (where the files are being copied) on another machine, reconnect the hard drive and finish the installation on the lap top
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that did not work for me. i had to find to original restore disk and use ghost image from that. that is the only thing that worked for me.
Pee_Sack
11-23-2005, 03:18 PM
Originally posted by khtm
You could save yourself a lot of time and just use a free Administrator password recovery/reset tool:
http://www.petri.co.il/forgot_administrator_password.htm
none of those tips will help him in his situation I don't believe.
treg50
11-23-2005, 03:38 PM
Right here, right now, your one-stop solution.
The solution to MS Windows (http://www.apple.com/macosx/)
You'll be glad you did it :D
Originally posted by Pee_Sack
none of those tips will help him in his situation I don't believe.
Yes they will. I've reset Win2k passwords with this tool before (http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/).
But I guess you're an expert?
Davetronz
11-23-2005, 04:42 PM
Originally posted by treg50
Right here, right now, your one-stop solution.
The solution to MS Windows (http://www.apple.com/macosx/)
You'll be glad you did it :D
Interesting... That one-stop solution is also the one-stop alternative to heterosexuality!....
Alterac
11-23-2005, 04:58 PM
Make a boot disk, erase admin password. Done.
this is easy.
http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/
^ yeah, that's exactly what I posted ;)
BerserkerCatSplat
11-23-2005, 05:17 PM
Originally posted by Davetronz
Interesting... That one-stop solution is also the one-stop alternative to heterosexuality!....
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Windowned!
GTS Jeff
11-23-2005, 05:40 PM
Originally posted by richardchan2002
Problem is, the laptop does not have a CD drive. Only a 3.5" floppy. If I were to reformat, how would I get windows back onto the computer? Wow, sounds like you got a piece of shit...no offence.
rc2002
11-23-2005, 06:00 PM
haha, tell me about it. Looks like it was dropped a couple times too - missing small plastic chunks here and there.
Price was right though. :)
rc2002
11-27-2005, 07:42 PM
http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/
^ Was an awesome link. Worked out perfectly.
Thanks again guys.
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