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    Free laptop from work is useless

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Edix6985, Jul 15, 2008.

  1. Edix6985

    Edix6985 Newbie

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    I got a free laptop from work but it is password protected and they won't give me the password, saying they don't support what they put on the free table! Any advice? I just want it to word process on. I got a free Operating system disk from Ubuntu, but i can't get past the password. thx edix
     
    Edix6985, Jul 15, 2008
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    boypogi Man Beast

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    hacking is not allowed in nbr. mods pls delete the thread
     
    boypogi, Jul 15, 2008
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  3. Edix6985

    Edix6985 Newbie

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    It's not hacking since it was on our own free table at work, i think, just lazy IT people. they told me to wipe it using info on the web.
     
    Edix6985, Jul 15, 2008
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    removing of password without authority is hacking
     
    boypogi, Jul 15, 2008
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  5. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    It is against forum rules to discuss bypassing any sort of security measure. You will need to obtain the password from the correct people.

    Thread closed

    -flipfire
     
    flipfire, Jul 15, 2008
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