i have a dell c400 and i set a password on it but then i forgot it i cant get into my computer and i need help to get into it anyone know?
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Jump to PostResetting CMOS by removing the CMOS battery, waiting a while, then replacing it should do the trick if it's a BIOS password. Make sure you shut the system down and switch off at the wall outlet before fiddling about inside the case.
Jump to PostBoot into 'Safe mode' and log in as 'Administrator'.
Copy the data files across to somewhere else, delete the user account, and then create a new one, making sure you keep a record of any password this time. (If you've enabled "Make my folders and files personal" or whatever …
Jump to PostIf you want to reformat your system drive, you won't be able to do that when booted into the Windows installation on your drive anyway- you'll need to boot from a Windows install CD and you will then be able to choose to reformat your drive as part of the …
Jump to PostNo CD or floppy drive?? Unless you can get the laptop to boot from that DVD drive you're kind of stuck.
Jump to Postthe thing is.. the laptop doesnt come with floppy or CD-ROM i have this external DVD burner (usb) and i plugged it in.. and it cant read it.. other than buyin the thing that comes wit it any othe way i can do it?
You should be able to boot …
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