agreed!!
also you can installer either linux or windows from a USB stick....
Or replace the hard drive and then install on a fresh drive
also you can installer either linux or windows from a USB stick....
Or replace the hard drive and then install on a fresh drive
I have tried to email the Acronis files to kestrel but one file is too big, it is over my 15Mb limit.
Anyway to run Linux from a USB pendrive you will need to download it for free from the official Linux site and install it on a USB stick. All instructions are on the Linux site.
Download | Ubuntu
There is no need to install Linux if you want to look at what's on the PC, just run the sample program and it will do everything except install. When you shut down and take the stick out Windows will start as normal.
I have used it in the past only to gain more experience of Linux but I went back to Windows.
Anyway to run Linux from a USB pendrive you will need to download it for free from the official Linux site and install it on a USB stick. All instructions are on the Linux site.
Download | Ubuntu
There is no need to install Linux if you want to look at what's on the PC, just run the sample program and it will do everything except install. When you shut down and take the stick out Windows will start as normal.
I have used it in the past only to gain more experience of Linux but I went back to Windows.
tips on how to reset administrator passwords in windows XP
Reinstalling the system is a stupid idea (As a last resort)
In fact,unlocking Windows password is easy.Especially if you're using third-party tools, 15 minutes is all you need.
Reinstalling the system is a stupid way to do it(As a last resort),for me.
In fact,unlocking Windows password is easy,especially if you're using third-party tools,like this:
https://www.winpwd.com/
Or it:
https://www.techspot.com/downloads/6968-trinity-rescue-kit.html
15 minutes is all you need.
You'll regret reinstalling it without trying any password cracking tools.
Google iSeePassword Windows password recovery so that you can unlock password for your computer.
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Holy thread revival batman! 
(is that spam?)
You don't even need any tools, the facilities to change the admin password are built in, you just need to know how to use them when you have not got your password.
which on win7 & prior is quite easy.
(is that spam?)You don't even need any tools, the facilities to change the admin password are built in, you just need to know how to use them when you have not got your password.
which on win7 & prior is quite easy.
Holy thread revival batman!
You don't even need any tools, the facilities to change the admin password are built in, you just need to know how to use them when you have not got your password.
which on win7 & prior is quite easy.
I don't think it is spam.
The salient point here is that you need to know how to use the tools that exist in your machine....the majority of computer users do NOT.
That is not to say that you cannot educate yourself.
I freely admit that I do not know how to retrieve passwords.
It is ONLY easy if you know how!
Also if you watch youtube
Yes...that is where I go when I get into trouble.....some of it is a bit long winded, but can usually find solutions.....though my first port of call is a shout out on here.