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post #1 of 11
2/17/06 at 10:04pm
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My computer just boots up to the log in screen, but doesnt let anyone log in. When I put the XP disc in to re-install, it doesnt load the cd. How do I completely remove Windows XP Professional? Remember, I cant get into a account.
Thanks a million
wade
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post #2 of 11
2/17/06 at 10:43pm
Is it your coputer? Did you change your password as the user and forgot what it is? If so, you can try to login as Administrator.
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post #3 of 11
2/17/06 at 11:45pm
I've got a little utility so that you can reset the password on any account you choose (it boots from a floppy though) does your system have a floppy or do you have a USB Floppy by chance?

--Jason
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post #4 of 11
2/18/06 at 12:42am
My laptop doesn't have floppy of any sort. Look to see if it's possible to boot from your USB. Check your BIOS for your boot options.
If you can boot from USB then that's great. If not, you'll need another computer that you can make a bootable cd and load your utility on that.
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post #5 of 11
2/18/06 at 1:47pm
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Nope didnt forget my password. I just cant log in.

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post #6 of 11
2/18/06 at 4:59pm
Try going into your Bios and changing the boot order and then put in the restore CD.
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post #7 of 11
2/18/06 at 6:11pm
my post must be invisible, (I SAID I'VE GOT A UTILITY THAT YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD) I'd be more than happy to assist you.
(is this like an arabic thread or something?) *sheesh*
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post #8 of 11
2/19/06 at 2:30am
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Originally Posted by JasonsLan
my post must be invisible, (I SAID I'VE GOT A UTILITY THAT YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD) I'd be more than happy to assist you.
(is this like an arabic thread or something?) *sheesh*
umm you need a utility?

it isnt hard at all to change a password in windows.......

if OP wants to know, PM me and il tell you......dont want to say it on this board in case some 10 year old wantz to hax40rz his parnets in4f0rzn3t

then again OP could be that 10 year old!!! DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNN


soulsaver
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post #9 of 11
2/19/06 at 4:49pm
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Originally Posted by soulsaver_8229
DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
LOL



The start of this thread does not give enough info on what the computer is not able to do.

Error, Blue screen, Black Screen, rainbow, computer explodes?
Did it work before?
what was installed? (hardware/software)
Safe mode?
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post #10 of 11
2/19/06 at 5:06pm
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Jasonslan, your post wasnt invisible, notice I replied back and said that I DIDNT FORGET MY PASSWORD!!!!

And the computer just goes to the welcome screen and doesnt allow you to do anything else! How hard is it to understand I dont want you to tell me whats wrong, I want to know how to delete XP!

Wade
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post #11 of 11
2/19/06 at 5:39pm
How many OS's do you have installed on the computer?

If the only OS is the only one that you are unable to boot into, the option is to troubleshoot the issue at least to be able to save and retrieve data.

If you are posting to simply take out everything and start it new, then do as TOmmyPony86 suggests to go into bios and set the boot order to pick up the CD first then reboot wit the restore CD or OS CD that you have.

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Did it work before?
Is this a new install of the OS over another version?

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Safe mode?
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