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My father's computer program is Wiindows Vista. My father passed away 1 week ago , my mother would like to use the computer , which I would for sure. Unfortunately when I turn it on it asked for administrator password. I have no idea , I have no disc anything . Is there anyway I can change the password recovery etc, or even reset the system, I would like to use the computer would you happen to have any idea how or what I can do.
You'll need to come up with a windows installation media. Windows 7 will also probably work for your pc.
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Hi Dave , Thank You so much for all your help , I will look into get a disc
this helps me out a lot
You're welcome.
or even reset the system
Yes, you can clean install it by booting from the windows installation media, delete / recreate partition and follow the prompts to complete the install.
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Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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Hi Dave , Thank You so much for replying, unfortunately I’m not that knowledgeable with computers
would I go into Safe Mode , Safe Mode with Prompt etc , i just not sure were to begin
No, neither, insert and boot from the windows installation media, delete / recreate partition and follow the prompts to complete the install.
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Hi Dave my apologies, I do not have a a installation disc,