messed up removing xp password

[dave]

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]

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

 

[jip0]

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]

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 .

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

 

[dave]

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]

Tap F8. Last known good config.

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

 

[ChrisUK]

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

 

[dave]

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]

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]

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]

does it have ghost partition?

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

 

[slugworth1987]

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

 

[dave]

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

 

[slugworth1987]

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

 

[jenks69]

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

 

[dave]

no thats gone

 

[EvoStevo]

What exactly is it that you are seeking Dave?

 

[dave]

What exactly is it that you are seeking Dave?

how to stop it keep rebooting its self

 

[slugworth1987]

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

 

[dave]

that dont stop it