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Unlocking work computer

friend and foe · 2007-05-31 12:34:31

hey just wondering if anyone knows a way around an admin password requirement? a friend of mine in work here got a computer that was being thrown out in a skip, only problem is when he boots it up, it needs an admin password to unlock... i know it's a bit vague but if anyone can help it'd be much appreciated thanks

31-05-2007 12:34pm

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friend and foe

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hey

just wondering if anyone knows a way around an admin password requirement?

a friend of mine in work here got a computer that was being thrown out in a skip, only problem is when he boots it up, it needs an admin password to unlock...

i know it's a bit vague but if anyone can help it'd be much appreciated
thanks

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#2 31-05-2007 12:35pm

aidan_walsh

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Reformat, if possible.

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#3 31-05-2007 12:36pm

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It is possible however I'm not sure if the mods would like me to post how it is done, if they allow I will tell you how.

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#4 31-05-2007 3:49pm

Cuddlesworth

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ehh no. Company pc's are locked down for a reason. Format it and reinstall Windows.

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#5 31-05-2007 3:51pm

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any other suggestions beyond formatting with result in bans

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#6 31-05-2007 4:04pm

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I'll take that as a no so....

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#7 31-05-2007 4:34pm

friend and foe

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no problems... i'll tell him to try formatting so

thanks anyway lads, i knew someone on here could help

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