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    Locked out of XP mode in win7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cacklefactory, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. cacklefactory

    cacklefactory Newbie

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    I used to get on xp mode just fine but after I sent in my lappy to Asus, it came back and there was a password on it... Do I just have to reinstall it, or is there some other way around it?
     
    cacklefactory, Feb 6, 2012
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I would call ASUS and ask them about it, but since we are not going to discuss bypassing password security on these forums my best suggestion is wipe and start over.
     
    Greg, Feb 6, 2012
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    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    is it really a "wrong password" issue, or something like user account locked, or disabled, or something? i know i had some user accounts disabled sometimes for no reason in xp. had to log in as admin and re-enable the accounts. passwords wheren't changed. never really found out why that happened. never happened after xp for me, too
     
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    winoutreach5 Company Representative

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    From the sound of it, your password issue may actually be related to a setting within Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC. When looking for a cause and solution to your described issue, I came across the following TechNet forums thread “ Windows 7 XP Mode looses password” that may provide you with the solution you need.

    Jessica
    Windows Outreach Team – IT Pro
     
    winoutreach5, Feb 7, 2012
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