English keyboard gone - can't type password

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  1. Posts : 18
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       #31

    ...and all that because I can't type my password! I didn't even forget it, for shit's sake...
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  2. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Pro x64
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       #32

    PooMan, I'd gladly use that tool, but I don't have any way to download it at the moment...
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  3. Posts : 2,726
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #33

    Gotta love the ipad as bout as much use as a handbrake in a canoe
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  4. Posts : 18
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       #34

    :) Is that a Canadian saying?
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  5. Posts : 3,612
    Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
       #35

    i understand this find a friend make a rescue disc boot it and use the system restore option:)
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  6. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Pro x64
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       #36

    I managed to get in by typing the password in ASCII using the left ALT key and the numeric keypad.
    I still have no idea what caused the English keyboard to become unavailable at the log-in screen, or how to get it back. It's still available from within the user session, as if it never went away.
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  7. Posts : 18
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       #37

    Got it. I had to copy the language settings from my user account to the welcome screen.
    Region and Language Settings - Copy to New Users and Welcome Screen
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  8. Posts : 3,612
    Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 6.01.7600 SP1 (x64)
       #38

    WELL DONE !!!! bet you are pleased now make a rescue disk using windows and keep it safe!!


    To create a recovery disk in Windows 7 go through the following steps:

    1. Click Start Orb and go to Control Panel
    2. select Back up your computer under the System and Security option.

    3. From the left sidebar, select Create a system repair disk.

    4. Finally select your CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW drive from the new dialog window and hit Create Disc.


    It will start creating a disc instantly. Once complete, hit OK, label it, and save the disk in a safe location.


    The total file size of the recovery disk is 164MB which means you can burn it to a CD instead of DVD.




    Note that if you are using Windows 7 64-bit then the recovery disk must be made from same version of OS, using a recovery disk from 32-bit is not recommended and vice versa.

    in case you cant make one here is a 64Bit version at this link http://www.addictivetips.com/wp-cont...ery%20Disc.iso
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    Last edited by brianzion; 18 Dec 2010 at 06:52. Reason: update with screenshot
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  9. Posts : 22,814
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  10. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Pro x64
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       #40

    Done. Thanks for the advice.
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