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hellofaniceguy
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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 Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:54 pm Post subject: Are you a computer EXPERT...help needed... |
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forgot password for windows 2000. How do I recover? I don't want to install a new operating system...I'll lose all my software that I already have!
I looked on the WEB for info...lot's available but maybe one of you reading this has an better way. Thanks! |
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FUBAR
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
Location: The Y.C.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Take out the lithium battery in your computer for 6-12 hours (maybe longer)
That is what my roommate told me to do when I did the same thing a few years back. Worked like a charm. |
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hellofaniceguy
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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I suppose it's worth a try...but I'd feel like a gofer! You know...one who goes for this and goes for that sort of thing!
I can't see how removing the battery would do anything as the password is on the hard drive and would always be there.
Any one have thoughts on this? |
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FUBAR
Joined: 21 Oct 2003
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately, i misread your post. The password that I lost was the CMOS one. That one can be erased thru the lithium battery. I looked up some info for you. I found this:
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000172.htm
I think the only way you can recover your password is with a software recovery utility. |
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hellofaniceguy
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| Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2004 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I should also add that this is a desk top, not notebook. |
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Demophobe
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