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how to restore ThinkCentre M73

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  1. JasManny

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    I recently picked up a ThinkCentre M73 at a flea market,saw it running.When i got home with it and started it a user name came up.I cant get rid of it so i can set it up with my user name and password.Thanks in advance for any help i receive.Regards.John
     
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    Are you able to start Windows using the current user name? If you need to enter a Windows password and you don't know what it is, we are not able to help you. What version of Windows is running on the computer?
     
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    Hi.When i turn it on a name comes up but isnt in windows.Then Networks Connections Network 3 connected but i cant get in. then there is No Networks found.The sticker on the desktop is Pro Windows 8.Thanks John
     
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    Have you tried booting to safe mode and logging into the built-in Administrator account? Chances are there is no password on it and once accessed you should be able to delete/create user accounts.

    But ideally you should reformat that computer and reinstall Windows to start fresh.
     
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    Hi.i tried booting to safe mode and Intel Boot Agent,Client Mac ADDR,Client IP,Gateway come up but i cant move from there,also Lenovo came on the screen for a split second along with AmericaMegatrends for a split second.As you can see im far from being a tech guy.How would i reformat the computer and reinstall Windows to start fresh.Thanks John
     
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    You would have to have to a set of recovery CDs for this brand/model or purchase the Windows 8 operating system and install it. This would wipe out everything existing on the computer but since you haven't been able to boot it then it seems you don't have anything yet saved on it.
     
    Cookiegal, Mar 21, 2015
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