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 clancey99
 
posted on June 16, 2005 03:51:06 PM new
My husband just decided to reuse a computer we have not used in 2 years- However he cannot remember his microsoft windows 98 password- I have tried contacting Microsoft but of course I got their New Delhi office and could not make head or tail out of what they were saying- I tried online support and got just as much jibberish- Anyone know how to solvwe this- ??? would really appreciate it-

 
 CBlev65252
 
posted on June 16, 2005 03:57:47 PM new
I believe the only thing you can do is re-install the operating system.

Cheryl
 
 dixielou
 
posted on June 16, 2005 04:13:54 PM new
Try Admin or Administrator. That works sometimes.
 
 toasted36
 
posted on June 16, 2005 07:02:03 PM new
You should just need to hit cancel when the box pops up to sigh in....if not then you'll prolly have to format

 
 jackswebb
 
posted on June 16, 2005 07:08:49 PM new
As long as were talking computer problems,,,,,I just got yet ANOTHER Gateway comp....the guy said he did ALL the tricks on it, I get it home, turn it on, the desk top comes up. Great! But,,,,,,NO Mouse and NO keyboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sure thier plugged in,, i have a pile of computers in the corner so I DO know what I am doing. thank you....Natually I CAN'T get the guy I bought it from to RETURN my calls.....

Gotta be something simple? It worked at HIS place....


 
 toasted36
 
posted on June 16, 2005 07:31:32 PM new
lol Jack hope this works...hubby said unplug them and switch holes you have them plugged in backwards.He said they both have the same plug in.

 
 jackswebb
 
posted on June 16, 2005 07:32:50 PM new
hahahaha, do you think I am an IDIOT!!!!!!!! been there , done that....


 
 dblfugger9
 
posted on June 16, 2005 07:34:43 PM new
Jack how about the drivers? did you try reinstalling any from windows?

 
 dblfugger9
 
posted on June 16, 2005 07:35:35 PM new
oh wait...you have no mouse and no keyboard capability! hmmm...tats a tuff one!

 
 TheFamilyBiz
 
posted on June 16, 2005 08:40:45 PM new
For the password problem -- try doing one simple thing. When it asks for it, hit the "Escape" button. (ESC) on the top left of your keyboard.

You'd be amazed at the security .

Depending on the version of OS, etc., it does work.

Can't hurt.


Wayne

Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
 
 thelobby
 
posted on June 17, 2005 12:09:15 PM new
he might not remember his own password, but most PCs have an ADMINISTRATOR account.

Try typing in administrator as the USER ID and try either a blank password OR admin OR administrator as the password (my best guess here would be a blank password).

 
 
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