Unable to access Windows XP Professional OS

Recently I purchased a Dell Optiplex SX-270 computer from a business closeout auction. I came to find out that the PC was utilized on the company's network and it is still password protected. Password is unknown. When PC is turned on, I am unable to get past the logon screen to access Windows. Can anyone please provide any assistance with how I might be able to bypass this screeen or resolve this issue in order to use computer.

Tags: windows, security, software

tbryant357@...

31st Jan 2007

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Ultimate Boot CD...

Try Google searching on 'ultimate boot cd". It's free to download and it has a password reset utility. Of course it also has a Windows Key on the computer somewhere, so you can call Dell get an OEM Windows CD and then just re-install so it's clean.

scott_heath@...

31st Jan 2007

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Resetting password

Click here and go to jumper settings on the page. This will give you directions for how to clear the password(s).

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opsx270/en/ug/advfeat.htm#1136485

Mr.Wiz

31st Jan 2007

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He's not trying to clear a BIOS password, he's trying to clear a Windows password. This jumper won't affect a Windows account.

Interesting that the company didn't erase the hard drives before selling the equipment. Might be full of all sorts of interesting data.

CharlieSpencer_Palmetto 31st Jan 2007

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You're right. I didn't read it very well. In a hurry. UBCD is the way to go then.

Mr.Wiz 31st Jan 2007

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Get the Dell Recovery CDs

Your best course is to get the Dell CDs (assuming the PC has the product key on the PC somewhere), format and do a clean install.

Trust me you don't want to deal with a messed up registry or any of the other potential issues. Best to start from scratch.

James

JamesRL

31st Jan 2007