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PupCamper
Posted 3/23/2008 6:39:53 PM




My mother- in- law has locked her computer. There was never a password set
up when the computer was set up, so there is no password or password disk.
The computer is asking for a password to allow access. Is there any way to
reset the computer short of reinstalling the OS. The computer is an Acer and
didn't come with an OS disk. I have an OS disk, but am not sure I can use it.
Post #62551
P. Di Stolfo
Posted 3/23/2008 6:39:53 PM




Post in reply to: PupCamper
Hello,

try this tutorial:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/102005-reset-user-account-password.html

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P. Di Stolfo
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Post #62552
CharlesE
Posted 3/23/2008 6:40:07 PM




Post in reply to: PupCamper
Let's pretend that at some recent point either a password was entered by
someone or the computer crashed and now thinks it needs a password do to
some bad file or registry entry.

Try this KB.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940765/en-us

You have to boot from the OS Disk, but after you accept the language
settings, click Repair Installation
Follow the KB instructions and pick a Restore Point date when you know that
you could boot the computer and log on without entering a password.

CharlesE




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