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dell inspiron 9300

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by abouyouy

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hello there,i purchased a dell inspiron 9300 from ebay and seller had no charger so he couldn't test,but when i started it,it displayed an admin password ,i contacted seller but he bought it himself from a company closeout with bunch of other electronics and couldn't help me, i tried everything but couldn't pass that password,i would appreciate any help before i take to a shop and get chared,thanks.

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by older mycroft

Use an original install disc (operating system of your choice) and do an install. The procedure will give you the opportunity to format the HD first, thereby nullifying the password problem.

'New' computer - new installation.

Job done.

by 1bn0

Old Mycroft is right. Re-installing will also mean you get a CLEAN installation.

You will not have to worry about asset tracking software. Corporate policies applied to the machine, Coporate software installations like antivirus software that will no longer work or update as you are not connected to the company network.

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