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by christophercoates

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I have a Laptop with Windows Vista installed. I have unfortunately forgotten the password on my account and have no secrect question. I also have disabled all administrator accounts on the machine. Is there any way i can reset my password?

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By disabling all administrator accounts, you have effectively turned your computer into an expensive boat anchor.

by oh smeg

And ask them. It will involve taking it to an Authorized Service Agent and proving that you actually own this computer but they will solve this problem of yours one way or another.

Col

by older mycroft

The password.

I don't believe a single word of what you have just posted.

Grab (or, in your case - steal) the Installation Disc and USE it. That'll reset the password (and wipe out everything you're attempting to gain access to). ;)

by .martin.

take it to dream world and throw it off the top of one of the roller coasters, then the password will be gone.

by older mycroft

The VOMIT would have destroyed the password before I got anywhere near high enough to throw it. ;)

In other words, I'd throw up before I could throw it!! :^0

by .martin.

reinstall windows :D

take laptop to computer shop, and get them to repair it...

by .martin.

but WOAH!!!

didn't like the upside down bit though. :D

by oh smeg

Mainly because being thrown around causes excruciating pain but I have to admit that they are much more fun that going for a ride in a Helo.

Something about being at altitude and looking at your feet to see the Ground a very Long Way Away is a bit disconcerting for me at least. :0

Col

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