I am a spaz I know it! I forgot my password to log in to my pc. I have Win2000 professional and after 4 attempts I am locked out of my computer. I didn't create a start up disk b/c I got 2000 illegally. And I forgot!
Thankfully the pc is fairly new so if I MUST repartition the hard drive I will. Yes even more of a spaz since I haven't backed up my hard drive. Don't ask why I didn't do what I was supposed to do. You would think I would learn after taking a couple of pc technician classes!
Sasha96
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If I remember correctly, there is no way to avoid having to put in a pw to login to Win2K.
I'll try to ask my FH. He would know. Good Luck with it!!
PunkRockGroom
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ok....
really the easiest way is to re-format but take a look at the following link:
There is a linux boot disk that can handle this for you. Do a search on hotbot.com. You will need to know a bit about UNIX though.
cw0904
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Thanks everyone. I don't know anything about UNIX. But I know someone that does. I am ready to give up and start all over again... I am giving it till this weekend to see if I have any alternative. If not I will end up with bad 98ME on my pc!
LIWeddings
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Just a thought. We just had an experience with a client that didn't update their password when prompted to do so. The system defaulted to NO password. Don't know if this is your case or not but try using no password and see if that gets you in.
cw0904
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I will try. Thanks LiWeddings.
Sassy
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One time I shut down b/c I was going on vacation, when I came back and turned it on, it was doing the same thing, and I couldn't get out of it. I tried everything, until I did exactly what LIWeddings just said, I tabbed past it and just entered, and it let me in w/NO password. Good Luck
cw0904
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I tried what you said LIWeddings. Didn't work
So I caved and reinstalled 98ME. Not happy but at least my computer is functioning. This time, I copied down my password and am creating passwords for my sister who is the reason why I changed my password in the first place. At least now I can spend MORE time on this board!
LIWeddings
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Sorry you had to do that. Guess I should have offered you to bring your computer to our office. Sorry!
Guess this isn't a good time to tell you ME is a lousy OS.
