The P Word

[Drake]

So I just got my laptop back yesterday. (I'd left it with some people I'd been living with). Anyway, one of them (don't know who) put a password on the Windows XP Owner account (I AM THE OWNER. GRRRRRR!). So, every time I start up the laptop, I can't even use it cuz I don't know the password to log on to the Owner account. Help! Please.

 

[dappa]

i take it no one its fessing up to the crime.

I suppose wiping it is an option but i take it you dont wanna do that either

 

[Phoenix Flame]

Have you tried to simply hit 'cancel' o_o''

I know that works for some systems - it's an easy 'backdoor' so-to-speak where the system boots-up as if you put in the password...it doesn't always work, however. :S

Maybe try some nicknames that the people call ya... or quirky sayings/slurs that you're all familiar saying, should the 'cancel' not work.

Otherwise... :S

 

[clief101_]

that 'cancel' wont work...the only way to do it wuld b to wipe it...or ask the person...id choose the lata

 

[Drake]

Thank u for your replies, everyone. But much to my surprise, I was actually told the password today. I'll try it very soon. Thanks again for helping everyone!!

 

[dappa]

are so someone fessed up to the crime, lol

 

[Shinra Soldier 1]

lol why would they put a password on there, as a joke or trying to help you, or because they dislike you?

 

[Drake]

I'm glad you asked. They were trying to help me. He changed the password to prevent my vile arch enemy (who doesn't deserve to be named) from going through the stuff on my laptop.

 

[Shinra Soldier 1]

damn, a vile arch enemy, I want one of those. Well you think he would have the courtesy to tell you before you left with it or whatever. But a password is one of the safest ways to protect any computer, no matter what type it is

 

[Drake]

Yup, I'm just glad I didn't have to remove the battery...that would've wiped out the password and everything else.

 

[blackstar]

yeah and that sucks we had to wipe our laptop recently because it had the blue screen of doom because it was overloaded.

 

[Shinra Soldier 1]

How dare you say the blue screen of doom, isn't that like saying Voldemort in computer speak haha?! Computers are dangerous, especially if you don't use them right!