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forgotton password on samsung

  • 26-03-2012 9:30pm
    #1
    daveob007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 990 ✭✭✭


    I am asking this this for my nephew,,he got a samsung r530 and has not used it in a while,,now he forgets his password,,we have no software disc to do a reinstall. how can he recover or disable password.

    THIS IS NOT A STOLEN LAPTOP, I AM A BOARDS MEMBER FOR AGES AND FULLY GENUINE,,CHECK MY PROFILE.

    pm me with any solutions to avoid others reading how to on public forum thanks in advance


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  • #2
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    Look at http://www.pendrivelinux.com/yumi-multiboot-usb-creator/ you can create a bootable USB which can include a variety of linux distros and rescue tools. A full list is on the web page.

    You should be able save all the user data and assuming you are talking Windows as the OS the sticker on the laptop should have the product key and you can download the OS from an official site or borrow a disc with a matching OS and reinstall.


  • #3
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭uch


    What OS is it Dave?

    21/25



  • #4
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    You could try this tool. I think it only has so so success with newer OS's, give it a go anyways. OPHCrack is also one to try, if the password isn't especially that cryptic

    Nick

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  • #5
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭uch


    yoyo wrote: »
    You could try this tool. I think it only has so so success with newer OS's, give it a go anyways. OPHCrack is also one to try, if the password isn't especially that cryptic

    Nick

    Was just about to send that link Nick, I've found it to be the best for windows passwords

    21/25



  • #6
    who the fug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭who the fug


    Call Samsung and ask them

    IRELAND
    0818 717100
    Monday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm

    Have had a similar issue with a Dell laptop years back and Dell sorted it for me over the phone


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  • #7
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Trinity rescue kit


  • #8
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Any ordinary password editor will clear a windows user account password in a minute. There is no best or better, they all do just that. :D
    yoyo wrote: »
    You could try this tool. I think it only has so so success with newer OS's, give it a go anyways.

    Nah, the Offline NT Password & Registry Editor works with any Windows operating system from NT to Windows 8. 32-bit, 64-bit, it doesn't matter. The only problem would be a disk that is not detected, so always use the latest version with support for current hardware.
    yoyo wrote: »
    OPHCrack is also one to try, if the password isn't especially that cryptic

    OPHCrack is the tool you would use if you want to crack a user account password with brute force without the owner knowing... and the process can take ages depending on the password strength.


  • #9
    _AVALANCHE_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,620 ✭✭✭_AVALANCHE_


    Torqay wrote: »
    OPHCrack is the tool you would use if you want to crack a user account password with brute force without the owner knowing... and the process can take ages depending on the password strength.
    You have to have a good complicated password over 14 digits long to stump this yoke.


  • #10
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    _AVALANCHE_ wrote: »
    You have to have a good complicated password over 14 digits long to stump this yoke.

    Yeah, but if you don't care whether the rightful owner finds out about it, a password editor does the job in a minute. Clean, nice an tidy: just reset/clear the password.

    It is no protection, why do people bother?

    If you're serious about it, encrypt the drive (BitLocker, TrueCrypt) but please do not insult my intelligence with a Windows user account password. :)


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