Computer is password protected. When I try to start it in safe mode, it is also password protected. Is it possible that I can bypass this password protection?
I bought a computer at a garage sale. When I try to start it is password protected. When I try to start it in safe mode, it is also password protected .is there any way I can bypass this password protection? I have not all records for this system. do I need a and if so where can I get some?
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OK, so last night, my computer was freezing up so I held the power button down to turn off, I turned it back and he asks me if I want to start in safe or just normally. I chose because it starts as usual, it's just sitting there, it goes through the motions as it will start but it never does, I went to sleep woke up to the top and all I have is a black screen with mouse pointer again, nothing has changed, the same things happen when I try to start it in safe mode. I tried to get the disks it is came up with, but the computer seems to not even acknowledge that they were never inserted, I don't know what to do, can anyone help me, I'm sitting here on the laptop of my bf and I am interested in this black screen with the pointer of the mouse in the Middle, I don't know what to do...
Hello
You can access Mode safe? Repeatedly press F8 as you start? If yes you can try Control Panel - device
Manager - graphics card - Double click on - driver tab - click on UPDATE driver - then right click
on devices and UNINSTALL - REBOOT.Another method to try to get to the desktop (try in normal Windows Mode without failure)
CTRL + ALT + DELETE and on the tab process EXPLORER.exe and COMPLETE the PROCESS on this subject - then
on the Applications tab - lower right - new task - type in EXPLORER.exe. Safe mode is reached
by tapping F8 as you start several times.First check this thread in case it is simple and if not to come back to this thread.
Black screen problems are extremely difficult to repair and all patch is usually on a base hit or miss.
That there is no information on a black screen as it is on a blue screen just adds to the
Difficulty. Often using a restore point or Startup Repair will have no effect. You can try a
Google to see the proposed repairs, whom some have worked however these cover a wide
field efforts.Here's a video of one of them.
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=black+screen+of+death+Vista&btnG=search&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1
Here's another fix
http://blogs.PCMag.com/SecurityWatch/2008/12/the_mysterious_black_screen_of.phpYou have a Vista disk? You can try restoring the system to it. If you don't have the disks your
system manufacturer will sell them at low prices. Or try in safe mode if you can get there.How to make a Vista system restore
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.htmlYou can create a recovery disc or use someone even version (making the system restore it)
must be bootable).How to create a Vista recovery disk
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html------------------------------------------------
These require the correct Vista discs since you can not start safe mode.
Try the Startup Repair tool-
This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or with a Vista disk
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspxTry recovery options Startup Repair
How to do a startup repair
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html-----------------------------------------------
Here are a few Google searches where many have found different solutions:
Vista black screen - check that a 1st
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=Vista+black+screen&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G10Vista black screen Solution
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vista+black+screen+solution&AQ=f&OQ=&AQIVista black screen Fix
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vista+black+screen+fix&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI-----------------------------------------------
If necessary and you can access all ordinary Windows.
You can try an In-Place Upgrade (hopefully save programs and data) or a repair installation
(if all goes well, the data records and need to reinstall programs). Be sure to do a good backup or three.You can use another DVD that aren't copy protected but you you need to own
Product key.On-site upgrade
http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htmIf nothing works, you can make a repair facility that must save the data but you will need to
Reinstall the programs. This also requires correct Vista disks especially for OEM versions. You will be
need to know your product Code.This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-consoleHow to perform a repair for Vista Installation
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Another method that works sometimes: at the command prompt, type of Vista startup disk:
(a line type or copy and paste one line at a time and hit enter - enter a bracket)
or "BOLD")c:
cd\
CD c:\Windows\System32\winevt (there is a space between cd and C :)
Ren LogsOLD Logs (there are spaces between ren and newspapers and Logsold)
RESTART Windows
I hope this helps.
Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.
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You can download the apps for MAC from here: Download Photoshop Elements | 14, 13, 12, 11, 10
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I got a virus and I had fixed my computer, but now whenever I try to start my computer it tells me that there is no device boot-able and for me to insert a boot disk, then press a button on any. Well, I looked through all the manuals and CD that came with the computer and not for the life of me, I can find a boot disk. It's an old unit, I bought it in 2005 and I've been using Windows XP. Then what should I do? Is there anyway to get a boot disk? Can I just buy a new form of program store like windows vista or windows 7? Please keep in mind and don't forget when you give inform me that I am unable to do anything with the tower. No internet access, no desktop, nothing, so that the download is not an option. It just starts and then tells me to put in a boot disk. So what I do/how can I remedy this? Thanks for the help!
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1. who is the manufacturer of your computer?
2. What is the exact error you get when you start your computer?
I suggest you to check the computer's BIOS settings to make sure that BIOS lists and recognizes the hard disk. See the computer documentation or contact the manufacturer to find out how to check the BIOS settings.
After you verify that the computer's BIOS detects the hard disk, restart the computer, and then test to determine if the problem is resolved.
If the problem is not resolved, or if the computer's BIOS cannot detect the hard disk, you may have problems with your hardware. Contact the manufacturer to find out how to solve this problem
NOTE: BIOS change / semiconductor (CMOS) to complementary metal oxide settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from configuration can resolved BIOS/CMOS settings. Changes to settings are at your own risk.
If it does not, you will need to contact the manufacture of equipment.
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you try to start windows in "safe" mode
I have been instructed by my virus software provider to start my computer in "safe" mode They told me to press F8 and keep it pressed until the safe mode options. I tried this but it seems that the F8 key doesn't seem to be holding options that are "safe". All I get is my normal screen 'connect' where I get my password. I'm not computer literate, so any help would be grateful but make it easy to understand!
I use Windows Vista Home Basic, and IE8. I use Avir Antivir anti-virus software
Hi baz1941,
In order to start using safe, you can consult the following links and see if it helps:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode
Hope this information is useful.
Jeremy K
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by widows Explorer, I hear my counter top and my screen shows just how safe in every corner and when I click on a link on facebook, he sends me somewhere like yellow pages or somewhere tottally not where I want as I can't install updates
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Restart the computer
The Logo of the manufacturer, start tapping F8
Select Mode safe mode with networking
Download this tool and perform a full scan
http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=16
Difficulty hijacked browser
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/PC-security/browser-hijacking.aspx
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Up to what you did what in fact do a copy files (copy the directory as a whole) and let the originals intact.
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Try these steps and see if it helps.
Note: The links below are applicable to the Windows Vista operating system and Windows 7.
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