Re: Received computer with unknown password

From: Stefanie (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/12/04 

Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 19:59:19 -0700

Donated, I guess. We let some of our broker staff go and
the owner gave executive staff each a computer. I don't
know how to format it since I can't even get to a screen
that has a start menu. And if I could, I don't have a
copy of Windows to install. I think I'm just going to
take it back up to work and ask our programmer to take
care of it for me. Thank you for trying to help me!

Have a great night, Stefanie
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>-----Original Message-----
>You mean the computer is donated or sold to you, right?
>
>I'd recommend formatting the computer and reinstall
everything.
>
>"Stefanie" <stefanie42467@yahoo.com> ???
>news:2b5fa01c46795$4dce99f0$a301280a@phx.gbl ???...
>> We were given a computer from my company that utilizes
>> 2000 pro, which is fine. However, it was used on a
>> network by a broker who is no longer with the company
and
>> no one knows the password. There is not a function to
>> allow anyone access even through a dial-up method.
When
>> the computer boots up, the first screen tells you to
>> press ctrl+alt+delete and then up comes the password
>> screen, which I can't get past or remove. Can anyone
>> help me? I'm close to clueless on this stuff.
>
>
>.
>

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