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rottingkd
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_ 		11. November 2008 @ 02:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My ex-wife left her laptop I figured I take over it so I figured I use it. I tried to format the HD but it wont work with XP disc. even after I press any key? I tried going into the bios to switch from hD boot 1st to CD boot 1st but every time I try to enter Bios it asks for a Admin password. I called Her and asked her for it but she says she can't remember ( of doesn't want to) any help is very appreciated.
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rottingkd
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_ 		11. November 2008 @ 03:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sorry! Its running windows 2000 pro...
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jony218
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_ 		11. November 2008 @ 14:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
use this free boot cd to reset the password.
http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/
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rottingkd
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_ 		11. November 2008 @ 18:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thank you jony218. I'll try that...
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rottingkd
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_ 		11. November 2008 @ 19:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok, is there any other way to get my laptop to boot from cd? every time I try to enter bios settings to change 1st boot its asking for Administrator password. Thats what I can't access...
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rottingkd
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_ 		12. November 2008 @ 17:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
...Bump! :)
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Peshtigo
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_ 		12. November 2008 @ 20:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
This should do the trick:

http://www.pcloginnow.com/
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thehanky
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_ 		13. November 2008 @ 21:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Your best bet is to call the laptop company (help support) and they will help guide you how to reset your BIOS. SORRY and GOOD LUCK
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