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 Dec 31 2007, 04:50 PM
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I bought an Acer aspire 5050 as a back up machine and used it while my desktop was in the shop On returing to use it again 6 wks later i cant remember my user password as i don't usually use one, is there any ways to reset this it keeps asking for administrator disc but I never got one, where can I get one thanks for any help |
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Dec 31 2007, 05:08 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 402 Joined: 23-December 07 From: Wanganui, Aotearoa NZ Member No.: 178,459 |
Hi, welcome to BC!
It is probably asking you for an administrator password reset disk. Was you account the administrator? if not then boot into safe mode and log on as the System Administrator and remove the password on your other account. This post has been edited by Tomo2: Dec 31 2007, 05:08 PM -------------------- L&P, World Famous in New Zealand since ages ago!  Avast! Antivirus : Spybot S&D : Trend Micro Housecall : Hosts file : HiJack This Don't be too open minded - your brains will fall out |
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