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    Vista password forgot

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gekkoab, Feb 20, 2007.

  1. gekkoab

    gekkoab Newbie

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    Hello.


    It seems I've forgotten password for my Windows Vista account. My account is with admin rights, so I cant figure out how to bypass login now. Is there a way to reset or restore password?
     
    gekkoab, Feb 20, 2007
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  2. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    I remember you can create some kind of password reset thing in the user control section. But I'm not really too sure.
     
    azntiger1000, Feb 20, 2007
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, if you forgot the password we really cannot help you bypass it. You'll have to call the manufacturer to get their help after you verify your ownership of the device. It's an anti-theft measure that we all have to unfortunately life with.

    Last time that happened to me was when I mistyped my new password during the confirmation. I had to reformat to get my computer back.
     
    Greg, Feb 20, 2007
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