Windows xp

[maverick]

I was given a compact persario xp system I went and bought memory for it so I
could run the system however when I try to log on I get an administrators
password from the previous owner (who is now deceased) how do I get around
this so I can use the full capabilities of the operating system would like to
eliminate the administrator user name and pass word completely

 

[Malke]

I was given a compact persario xp system I went and bought memory for it
so I could run the system however when I try to log on I get an
administrators password from the previous owner (who is now deceased) how
do I get around this so I can use the full capabilities of the operating
system would like to eliminate the administrator user name and pass word
completely

With a used computer, your first step is always to do a clean install.

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows - What
you will need on-hand

If you didn't receive installation media, contact HP to purchase restore
disks. This is usually very inexpensive, around $20.

Malke

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I was given a compact persario xp system I went and bought memory for it so I
could run the system however when I try to log on I get an administrators
password from the previous owner (who is now deceased) how do I get around
this so I can use the full capabilities of the operating system would like to
eliminate the administrator user name and pass word completely

With second-hand computers, especially if acquired from strangers
but perhaps even if acquired from a family member or friend, your wisest
course of action would definitely be to format the hard drives and start
fresh. You don't want to get in trouble because the original owner may
have filled the hard drive with kiddie porn, or have problems because
the original owner downloaded/installed viruses or other malware.

Otherwise, Linux-based password cracking utilities abound on the
Internet, freely available to anyone who can use Google.


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Bruce Chambers

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