Anyone here know how to reset a Windows Vista Computer

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12/03/2016 at 00:03 • Filed to: None

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‘Cuz this is frustrating, no I don’t have the administrator password.


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Kinja'd!!! bob and john > S65
12/03/2016 at 00:08

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now, you first problem is you are running vista. WHY.


Kinja'd!!! Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > S65
12/03/2016 at 00:09

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use another computer to burn an installation disk and erase the disk and reinstall Windows. Or dick around with Hiren’s Boot CD so you can reset the password


Kinja'd!!! S65 > bob and john
12/03/2016 at 00:09

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it was a free computer, what did you expect


Kinja'd!!! Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > S65
12/03/2016 at 00:09

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Hammer.


Kinja'd!!! Mercedes Streeter > S65
12/03/2016 at 00:14

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Step 1: Download Windows 7 Home Premium.

Step 2: Ask me for a product key. (Don’t ask how I got them, I have like 100)


Kinja'd!!! bob and john > S65
12/03/2016 at 00:16

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THAT IT WASNT STUCK IN THE MID 2000S. YOU DO KNOW WIN 10 WAS FREE RIGHT?!?!?!


Kinja'd!!! bob and john > Mercedes Streeter
12/03/2016 at 00:17

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Kinja'd!!! 404 - User No Longer Available > S65
12/03/2016 at 00:20

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http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/


Kinja'd!!! TheHondaBro > S65
12/03/2016 at 00:20

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On the motherboard there is a little switch that can only be accessed by a Dremel with a cutting bit running at high speed.


Kinja'd!!! S65 > TheHondaBro
12/03/2016 at 00:45

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Kinja'd!!! audicatt > Mercedes Streeter
12/03/2016 at 02:48

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Well, how did you get them?


Kinja'd!!! Birddog > S65
12/03/2016 at 03:41

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Have you tried a hammer?

There is a way by changing “sticky keys” I think.. Jeez it’s been ten years or so.

Have you tried a hammer?


Kinja'd!!! V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > bob and john
12/03/2016 at 05:44

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Every one I know who did the 10 upgrade to a computer with 7 had nothing but problems. Seems to be good on a new machine, bit apparently as a patch it leaves a bit to be desired....


Kinja'd!!! bob and john > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me!
12/03/2016 at 05:47

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i have never had issues with it, if anything it made my PC run quicker, as has every PC in my household.

also, thats with 7. even 8 was an upgrade to vista.


Kinja'd!!! deekster_caddy > S65
12/03/2016 at 07:50

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Sewrch for “windows vista reset lost password”. I thino you need installation media to follow the steps though. I’m about to try this for Windows 7.


Kinja'd!!! Mercedes Streeter > audicatt
12/03/2016 at 07:59

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Fiiiiiine lol. So I’ve done tech support for a number of companies. My first tech job decided to retire their Windows 7 refurb computers in favour for some brand new ones that had Windows 8 on them. While doing this they also decided to get rid of their drawer full of Windows 7 DVDs...and they gave them all to me. I have enough copies of Windows 7 to last me until I die, or Microsoft stops accepting new installs lol.


Kinja'd!!! itranthelasttimeiparkedit > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To
12/03/2016 at 08:01

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don’t reinstall, this thing takes a few minutes and will reset it for you: http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/  


Kinja'd!!! Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
12/03/2016 at 11:25

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Yeah but then you’re still left with someone else’s Vista installation junked up with all of their programs, all of their files, all of their registry issues caused by regular use, etc. In the end it’s best to just reinstall and have a fresh computer instead of putting perfume on a hobo.


Kinja'd!!! bhtooefr > S65
12/03/2016 at 13:48

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Reinstall Windows.

(Rule #1 of used computers: Don’t use the Windows that shipped on them. You don’t know what malware the previous owner had on there.)


Kinja'd!!! audicatt > Mercedes Streeter
12/04/2016 at 02:05

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That’s awesome actually. Recently I have resorted to cracking Windows when I need it, currently I’m using a Mac, haha.