:sad: I need some help/// Just purchased a used ibm t22 thinkpad at a business bankruptsy sale. got home, turned it on, and the darn thing keeps asking me for an administrator login and password. is there a work around??? I think it's XP Professional.
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Jump to PostIf I was to purchase a pc and got the same problem, i'd probably just reformat the whole thing and start with a fresh install of my own choice of OS. that's only if it was me...
Jump to PostThanks, but keep in mind I'm new at this. So how do I install a new os if I'm locked out the the computer. All I keep getting is a message about contacting administrator, not having administrator rights, or in the administrator group.
There are a number of ways to …
Jump to PostIf I was to purchase a pc and got the same problem, i'd probably just reformat the whole thing and start with a fresh install of my own choice of OS. that's only if it was me...
I think I'd have to agree on this, just reformat. It's probably the …
Jump to PostYou can also find some software on the internet, that can crack the passwords that you need to use in your machine as an administrator or as a user, without having to do a fresh install in your new computer. As suggested above, you can run Knoppix Linux (if you …
Jump to PostWhat you can do is boot in safe mode and create a new account and give your self administartor rights and then boot back on normal mode.
To boot in SAFE mode just tab on F8 key right after you turn your Pc and choose SAFE mode on the menu …
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