Given a computer that is password protected and I can't do anything HELP

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eric302jones

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I have Compaq PC model# SR523WM running vista 32-bit. I can't run another program or the password protection pops up, can't delete a program because password protection comes up. I'm signed in under another user(guest) but all I can do is very limited stuff it won't even allow me to update without a password just don't know what to do, I have other programs on a memory stick and external hard drive but I have no disc with win.7 or 8 on it, can you guys suggest something anything will be helpful
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    SR5223WM
    Memory
    894 MB

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD Radeon 6870
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Dell HID-compliant mouse
well I did what it said (Reset User Account Password)and it appeared to make since but it didnot work it went right back to where it was, one thing I didnot understand is if it's completely disconnected why would it make since to switch wires for 30 sec.and put them back, while the battery is out as well
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    SR5223WM
    Memory
    894 MB
A password is a security measure to prevent unauthorized access to a computer. This forum receives many requests related to unknown passwords. Some of these are legitimate while others are not and we have no way to tell the difference. And there is no way to prevent such information from being used by others for illegal purposes. Thus, we must err on the side of caution.
 

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System One

At the top of the tutorial it says it will only work if the Administrator account is the only one created. If you have files under Guest then maybe that's the reason it won't work? I'm just guessing.

The other point. Who gave you the computer? And why can't they remember/tell you the password?

Also in my humble opinion when it's already been stated the only solution allowed to be suggested here is the one you already tried, then pursuing this particular question here is not likely to bear fruit. The WWW is really really big.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion m9515y
    CPU
    Phenom X4 9850
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Some Radeon Cheapie with 512 MB Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CRT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    750 GB SATA 3G
    2 SIIG Superspeed docks w/WD Caviar Black Sata II or III
[FONT=Verdana, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif] "it will only work if the Administrator account is the only one created."OK I read it and tried it anyway, wouldn't you, I tried every thing else,[/FONT]the computer was given to me. I am a trash man (Sanitation Specialist :geek:) if you must know and the computer was given to me by some well off people on my route because they did not know there daughters password and instead of them trying to make her remember they decided to just by a new one..and told me if you can get it to work you can have it...
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    SR5223WM
    Memory
    894 MB
I wasn't trying to yank your chain. Just get more info. :)
As I hinted, this forum limits what info can be posted on this topic. But the web is vast and if you search long enough you may find something useful. Good luck with it. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion m9515y
    CPU
    Phenom X4 9850
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Some Radeon Cheapie with 512 MB Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CRT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    750 GB SATA 3G
    2 SIIG Superspeed docks w/WD Caviar Black Sata II or III
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