When I switch on my computer XP I have to type in my "password". I am unable to type my password as I cannot type anything. How can I retrieve the printing process which doesn't seem to be working.? I can't get past the "Password"-Is there any way I can get the typing working again?:?:
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Jump to PostIt appears the problem is not the password itself, but the inability to actually enter it.
Thread title is a little misleading.
Jump to PostI was going to post this long ago,but waited !
try hitting f8 on bootup and going into safe mode ,xp should have a administrator accct that in most cases isn't passworded ,if so ,enter it, and go to control panel/users/yourusername/and remove the password!good luck
Jump to PostMy turn. First, to test the keyboard and driver...
If you are not the only user will the up/down arrow keys move the cursor at logon from one user to the next?
Try to enter BIOS Setup - can you, and does the system respond to the keyboard here?
If …
Jump to Post…I've tried everything suggested but still I can't get further than "Password" as I can't type anything. I have another computer which I am using. I think I will have to get someone to look at the computer for me. Thanks everybody-good of you all to try and help me.
Jump to PostThr problem now does not lies with the keyboard but the inability to type the password. CAn you show us an image of the login screen. I need to see what it is like. What type of keyboard are you using? If you are using a USB one try switching …
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