No password...

  • Thread starter Thread starter Donna....again
  • Start date Start date
D

Donna....again

I can not get into my Windows....no password...I tried
the Ctrl/Alt/Del. thing at it takes me to that screen...I
type in Administrator....leave password blank....hit
enter...still comes up with the message that it can't log
me on....
When I try the F8 thing at the boot....go to safe
mode...get the Admin screen.....my mouse freezes...screen
freezes and can't pick Admin Icon to log into that. what
now????
 
Donna;
If the password will not get you in, you will need to try one of ther
other options.
If the computer is new to you, you have no data to lose.
Also there may be garbage you are better off without on the computer.
Your best option is to perform a Clean Installation (destroys all
data)
You need to use the Product Key and CD used to install Windows XP Pro,
your friends will not work.

Clean Installation
Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
Disconnect network/modem cable.
Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
prompts for a Clean installation:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
hard drive.
Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.

Enable or install firewall BEFORE connecting network cable.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Windows Updates:
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.

If your computer was shipped with Windows XP, these procedures may or
may not apply.
Check your manual or contact the computer manufacturer for more
details.
 
Back
Top