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    Question about admin password

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Spydweb, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. Spydweb

    Spydweb Notebook Consultant

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    I am trying to use the recovery option on my MX but it is asking for a password,I do not remember setting one, can this be found or bypassed

    sorry for the newb question. :(
     
    Spydweb, Jun 8, 2011
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  2. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    its probably the password you use to log in.
     
    ajslay, Jun 8, 2011
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  3. whitrzac

    whitrzac The orange end is cold...

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    people still password protect windows? isn't it one of the easiest things to get around...
     
    whitrzac, Jun 8, 2011
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  4. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    i password protect everything, just incase one of the people in my house wanna be nosy and go through files.
     
    ajslay, Jun 8, 2011
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  5. Spydweb

    Spydweb Notebook Consultant

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    I removed the log in password a while ago..
     
    Spydweb, Jun 8, 2011
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  6. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Thread closed. Discussion of bypassing passwords for any reason is prohibited. If you legally own the notebook, contact the manufacturer for assistance.

    Thanks for your cooperation.
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 8, 2011
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