Locked out of Dell Computer

jj@8cv

I am locked out of my Dell computer. It will not recognise my password. I do not have a password reset disc. What can i do? Thank you.

darrensurrey

Is it the Windows password or the password before Windows loads ie while it's still in DOS mode? If the latter, then you can find the mainboard manual online (find the specification of the model of your computer and it should say which mainboard it is). There is usually a jumper switch setting and sequence to turn off the password.

If you have no idea what I'm on about then best take your computer to a local computer shop who can fix them.

John_Gray

If it's the Windows password, on another computer you need to create a bootable CD or USB Flash Drive containing the Offline NT Password & Registry Editor.

Then you need to boot your Dell from that CD or USB Flash Drive and follow instructions.

The end result is to remove the password from the account on the Dell which you specified.

You need an amount of knowledge and courage to do the above, so if you feel uncertain, ask your local neighbourhood IT guru to assist...

angryparcel

darrensurrey wrote: »

Is it the Windows password or the password before Windows loads ie while it's still in DOS mode? If the latter, then you can find the mainboard manual online (find the specification of the model of your computer and it should say which mainboard it is). There is usually a jumper switch setting and sequence to turn off the password.

If you have no idea what I'm on about then best take your computer to a local computer shop who can fix them.

Not much use if he cant login to his computer

Aytoun27

Hi,

Sometimes this is because the system language has messed up. You don't say which version of Windows you have on your Dell, but some versions have a button on the lower left of the login screen where you can set the language back to English (UK). If this isn't available in your version of Windows a quick Google search (on another computer!) should bring up some more information.

Good luck with it.

AndyPix

Easiest way is probly the "stickey keys" hack ..


http://lifehacker.com/5612487/hack-the-sticky-keys-feature-to-reset-a-forgotten-windows-password


I normally use a linux live USB key to change the name of the sethc file.

macman

Model no. of your Dell and the type of operating system would help.

AndyPix

How would the model of the Dell help ?

vienly

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