Laptop suddenly wants a passwword

GreenNotM

Shame there is a linux util that can reset an XP admin password - comes on a boot floopy ..

Okay - there is something called the magic boot CD or sim. ... can ur lappy boot from the CD - you may need to set this in the BIOS - I will be right back need to get the url - hope you are on braodband and have a blank CD and can write ISO's...

f3lix

have broadband and blank CD. how do I write ISO's

GreenNotM

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/convert.html how to make a ISO bootable CD..
http://www.pcsupportadvisor.com/bootable_%20CD_page2.htm

This is the CD http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ - you want the NTFS Tools >>
Offline NT Password & Registry Editor http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html read 4 Password reset on how to use the tool

HTH good luck

f3lix

Ok thanks GreenNotM. will give this a go.

albertross_2

your cd writing software may be able to do it (Nero), or try this

http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/utilities.html#mkbiso

opportunity_cost

These links worked for someone with the same problem yesterday:

Error Message: Unable to Log You on Because of an Account Restriction

Lost Forgotten Expired Password

f3lix

I have actually given laptop to somebody else to have a look at.
Reckoned it wasn't a password issue as when you entered a user name, it actually starts to login for a few seconds then logs itself out.:sad:

I've got everything crossed!