I messed up (password related)

Discussion in 'Software' started by computernongeek, Sep 13, 2008.

  1. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2

    and locked myself out of windows.

    I stupidly removed a domain w/o creating a user/password.

    now it takes me to a log in page and NOTHING lets me in.

    I no longer have a recovery disc (bought system used) - I tried starting safe mode (won't go there) - I tried downloading a boot up thing from linus using an iso image (I think that was over my head) and it says when I use f12 that it is not available.

    Help?
     
    computernongeek, Sep 13, 2008
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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    When you get to the log in screen ....do you have a drop down list ....or do you just have a choice for the "local machine" and not the domain anymore?
     
    TimW, Sep 13, 2008
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  3. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2

    I did before I removed the domain .. now I have nothing but a space for user name and password
     
    computernongeek, Sep 13, 2008
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  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    What was the original set up? Is / was it part of a business domain .....do you recall anything about the user accounts and the "local machine" properties?

    What have you tried?

    What happens with safe mode?
     
    TimW, Sep 13, 2008
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  5. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2

    I knew the previous password - and used it .. it says it's wrong (yes it was a business domain)

    when I hit f8 to go to safe mode NOTHING happens . it acts like I never touched it.

    I only used the one choice to sign in before
     
    computernongeek, Sep 13, 2008
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  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    What make and model is the computer....as some do not use F8 but instead may use F2 ....and you should start looking around for an exact xp cd of your version to borrow just in case we need it.
     
    TimW, Sep 13, 2008
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  7. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2

    Dell is all I know ... it shows f2 as set up, f12 as boot on the bios page .. but nothing else.

    something tells me I'm gonna have to buy a new OS.
     
    computernongeek, Sep 13, 2008
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  8. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    If you have your xp product key on the computer, then you can borrow a disc, if not.......:cry
     
    TimW, Sep 13, 2008
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  9. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2

    that is still attached actually
     
    computernongeek, Sep 13, 2008
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  10. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Sweet.......then start calling your friends for a disc........either home or pro depending on what was installed (and let's not hope we run into a Dell OEM version) ....
     
    TimW, Sep 13, 2008
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  11. sach2

    sach2 Major Geek Extraordinaire

    IF you have a USB keyboard that might be why you can't get into F8 safe mode. A ps2 keyboard might be recognized.
     
    sach2, Sep 13, 2008
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  12. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2

    That was it. Didn't fix my issue unfortunately but at least I know I am not incapable of tapping f8 at the right time.:-D
     
    computernongeek, Sep 14, 2008
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  13. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    So you can get into safe mode? You should be able to reset passwords and rejoin the domain .....
     
    TimW, Sep 14, 2008
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  14. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2


    I am not logged back onto windows ... thanks for all of the help you guys gave.
     
    computernongeek, Sep 14, 2008
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  15. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Not or Now?
     
    TimW, Sep 14, 2008
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  16. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2

    sheesh - sorry!

    I AM AM AM able to log into my windows now ... many thanks.
     
    computernongeek, Sep 14, 2008
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  17. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Sweet......you may wish to post what all you did to get back for the benefit of others who may experience a similar problem...:)
     
    TimW, Sep 14, 2008
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  18. computernongeek

    computernongeek Private E-2

    I downloaded a password reset/boot system program, burned it to a cd (that gave me the biggest issues) and loaded it into my system using f12 to get it to boot from the cd.

    is it ok to post links like that?
     
    computernongeek, Sep 14, 2008
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