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23-Aug-2009, 02:40 PM #1
Password Won't Work
Hello,

I've never run into this issue before so I hope someone has a quick fix. My system login password no longer works. My mother was on my computer and made several failed attempts. Now it doesn't work at all. Any thoughts?
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23-Aug-2009, 02:42 PM #2
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Passwords - Please do not ask for assistance with forgotten passwords and/or bypassing them. As there is no way to verify the actual situation and/or intentions, no assistance will be provided and any such threads will be closed.
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23-Aug-2009, 02:49 PM #3
It looks like you're in for a hard drive format and fresh install of the operating system.

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23-Aug-2009, 03:04 PM #4
I would suggest waiting for an hour or so. She may have typed it incorrectly and the system locked down for a period of time. It will likely reset and then you can try your password. If it still fails then there's nothing more we can do as already stated. I will leave this thread open just so that you can report back and let us know if you were able to log on.
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23-Aug-2009, 05:21 PM #5
Smile Thank You!
Hi All,

I really appreciate your prompt responses. It's in the hands of the "experts" so we'll see what comes of it.
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24-Aug-2009, 03:11 PM #6
Thanks for letting us know.
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