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Windows XP/2000 - Forgot Password On Computer posted in the Operating Systems forums; A friend of mine was getting rid of his old Laptop and I told him i would take it.Told me he forgot username and password to log on .I am ...

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A friend of mine was getting rid of his old Laptop and I told him i would take it.Told me he forgot username and password to log on .I am wondering if there is a way to change login and pasword so I can use the laptop or is it worthless to have the laptop is a Compaq EvoN1000c.Hopefully that helps and someone can help me.Thx in advance.

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I recommend you install your own copy of Windows.


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so basically boot up comp with my own Windows cd and go off that?


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Each computer needs to have its own copy of Windows.
Do not use one copy of Windows for two computers.


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So I have a different copy of Windows for the laptop.How do I make the comp boot from disc.When I put disc in it does not boot it goes to the password screen.


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With the "different" copy of Windows, you boot up off the CD and install Windows onto the laptop.


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but like i SAID I CANT SEEM TO BOOT FROM DISC.wHEN I PUT DIsc and restart comp it goes right to the login screen.What do i change to make comp boot from disc?



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