password protected secondhand computer

HappyMJ

Password is probably something simple like password but you'll be wanting to format the drive and start again anyway. The Windows that is on it is probably set up for a network and not suitable for use at home and it's probably got a lot of apps that you wouldn't want to have. I'd just reformat and start again.

bod1467

pnordahl

windup

enfield_freddy wrote: »

OP


Just bought a desktop (from a school that has since dissolved).

Comprehension is different to reading, the question, (which wasn't directed at you as you clearly don't have a clue), was how was it obtained, not where did it originate

Norman_Castle

Have you tried Admin or admin?.

http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Password-Recovery-Tool-Standard/3000-18501_4-75683311.html

enfield_freddy

windup wrote: »

Comprehension is different to reading, the question, (which wasn't directed at you as you clearly don't have a clue), was how was it obtained, not where did it originate

WINDUP:


"Someone hasn't been doing their job properly.. how did you obtain this computer?"


OP


"Just bought a desktop (from a school that has since dissolved). "



windup , the OP OBTAINED the computer from a school had had dissolved (or possibly closed down)


it seems to have originated from the "hanns G" factory


why not ask them again , see if you can get a better answer ?

windup

Do you not understand the distinction between how and where?

enfield_freddy

windup wrote: »

Do you not understand the distinction between how and where?

yes and I quote the OP ,




Just bought a desktop

marleyboy

There are ways around this OP, but as most stolen computers are inevitably password protected, your best option is to Google how to do it.

windup

The first post doesn't answer the question, however many times you quote it. If it did, I wouldn't be asking would I. That's a rhetorical question, no need for another quote or reply.

starsky135

Most schools now use active directories, meaning the computer is quite probably trying to access a local server but it can't find it.

Either way, unless you're trying to hack sensitive school data, you might as well just reinstall Windows. You'll need another computer to prepare the installation disk though.