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I forgot my password on my computer how do i get
first re start your computer, on the booting begings press F8 the menu will appear ,then select the safe mode option and press enter ,the system starts slowly then you can see an additional user in the log on screennamed administrator please select the administrator the pc will open then go to the user accounts in the control panel and select your profile and select the option remove password. Then restart your pc you can enter your account without a password
How to reset password on my compaq computer!
Start pc in "Safe Mode With Command Prompt" When windows starts, type your log in name in the dos window with an asterisk. For example ( john * ) but with out the (). It will prompt for a new password. Reboot and Bam your in. If you cant remember a log in name exactly as it is, type in ( net users ) and hit enter.
My sound card is gone. I am using vista
what kind of sound card? you might try going to the vendors website who makes your sound card and download drivers for it. If this doesnt make sure it is enabled in bios if it is a soundcard that is on the motherboard and not sperate.
Computer stays on bios page
Hello there
first i would remove the battery on the board and see if it is good if so replace it and now remove the power supply to the motherboard for 2 min and press the power on button and the reset button
now plug in the power supply to the motherboard back on and plug in the computer now you should just have top reset the time and date ok?
best regards michael
Maybe its not the bios page
Few possibilities is that the bios is attempting to detect devices such as hard disk/cd rom through IDE or SATA. make sure all cables are connected properly and try again. It may also help to unplug both ends of the IDE/SATA disks/cd and use an air compressor or compressed air to blow out any dust and reconnect the cables.
Goes to copyright page
its booting to bios screen
possible has no HDD configured/ or cable off
or stuck F1 key on keyboard
COMPUTER GOES TO COPYRIGHT PAGE NOT WINDOWS
Push F8 before the splash screen loads - start pushing it the moment you start your computer. You should get a screen that allows you to start in safe mode. Once you've started in safe mode, try rebooting and see if you computer comes up normally.
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