Can't get on computer after disabling services.


  1. Posts : 21
    Colorado
       #1

    Can't get on computer after disabling services.


    I use a fingerprint reader to get onto my account. I swipe my finger and it lets me on. I also have a password on my account, but I haven't had to use it in a long time and I forgot what it was.

    I was having a problem with Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, so I performed a clean boot. I disabled all non-windows services in msconfig, and rebooted.

    This disabled my fingerprint scanner, and since I forgot my password, I can't access my account.

    So I need to either reset my password somehow, or reenable the service for my fingerprint scanner without getting on my account. There are no other accounts on my computer.

    Please help, thanks
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  2. Posts : 1,436
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #2

    Have you tried booting into Safe mode and using System Restore to the date before you did this?

    F8 -> Safe Mode. Wait for it to load. then Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Tools -> System Restore.


    -Justin
    Last edited by HonorGamer; 31 Jul 2012 at 21:13. Reason: Posted instructions
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  3. Posts : 21
    Colorado
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Booting in safe mode still requires a password, so I can't get on to use Restore?
    I am burning a repair cd now. Would that work?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,436
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #4

    A repair CD should work. Or the Windows 7 install disk.

    -Justin
      My Computer

  5.    #5

    Use System Recovery Options to do the Restore.
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  6. Posts : 21
    Colorado
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Solved. Thanks guys
      My Computer


 

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