messed up removing xp password

dave · Feb 25, 2013

I have an old laptop it had windows password on it, i ran one of the things from hirens disk to get rid of it, i think that worked
but then it said some thing about add card to start for extra security, i didnt do that i tried restart but now it goes to load windows but reboots before it does. i think i remember this was a problem years ago and there was a patch for it, or was that win 98?

i an on it now using the mini xp so laptop works. its got sticker and xp pro licence on the back but i cant find my xp pro disc to reinstall.

Stu DemonD · Feb 25, 2013

There is a guy on here with an IT degree, he should be able to sort it in a few seconds

jip0 · Feb 25, 2013

try booting up in safe mode unless its changed windows xp has a default admin account that is not password protected you can then use that to remove the password from other accounts

ChrisUK · Feb 25, 2013

What version of Hirens are you using and what password app? I always use "active password" remover on hirens 10.6. Lets you view all the accounts too so you can re-enable any that are disabled and do what jip0 suggests

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Oh and f*** me I managed without an IT Degree :chin:

dave · Feb 25, 2013

I used hirens 15.1. I cant see "active password" i used a couple 1 had a list of users. 1 said not for vista.

laptop reboots even if i try to start in safe mode

colin79666 · Feb 26, 2013

Tap F8. Last known good config.

If that works then use konboot to get into XP and just reset the password.

ChrisUK · Feb 26, 2013

10.6 was the best one as It's the latest one with the commercial apps

dave · Feb 26, 2013

i forgot to remove that hirens cd from main computer after i put it in here to see what version it was, now this computer is saying my vista isnt a legal copy again

laptops still broke

fingers99 · Feb 27, 2013

Absolutely legal response -- stick Linux on it.

Slightly dodgy response -- there are lots of copies of XP SP3 on the peer to peer networks -- aMule, eMule, etc. which will work fine with your passkey.

You could even ask M$ to send you another disk..............

slugworth1987 · Mar 11, 2013

does it have ghost partition?

depending on the system etc depends if it does, started with Packard Bell in 2005 (when i worked for them xp based)

stick 7 on it?

use a trail version to test it and if you don't wipe the HDD you will save the data back it all up and then find the means of activation most convenient for you?

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Windows-7.shtml << free LEGAL trial

dave · Mar 11, 2013

slugworth1987 said:
does it have ghost partition?

no, son is supposed to be getting me xp pro disc but he keeps forgetting

slugworth1987 · Mar 11, 2013

haha ok try 7 dave put it onto a dvd or USB lol

dave · Mar 19, 2013

ive got an xp home legit disc, will my xp pro key work with it? i'm thinking it wont

slugworth1987 · Mar 20, 2013

Not at all I'm afraid, just grab a live cd and pull the data off

jenks69 · Mar 20, 2013

Am I right in thinking you just need to crack the password?

dave · Mar 20, 2013

no thats gone

EvoStevo · Mar 21, 2013

What exactly is it that you are seeking Dave?

dave · Mar 21, 2013

EvoStevo said:
What exactly is it that you are seeking Dave?

how to stop it keep rebooting its self

slugworth1987 · Mar 24, 2013

Thrash f8 until you get the extra boot upend select stop auto reboot option

dave · Mar 24, 2013

that dont stop it

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