Password reset, unable to access new computer, safe mode not working


  1. Data3
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    Password reset, unable to access new computer, safe mode not working


    My idiot self put a password on my computer to protect it temporarially, then by gods sense of humor the computer shut down through loss of pwer. But the password didn't save correctly and now I can't get on my account. It's the only user, and whenever I try using safe mode with command prompt, it goes to the user log in screen, which defeats the purpose.

    In short, I need to reset my passdword, while not being able to log on in any way through the username. I would rather not have to wipe my harddrive, I have no recovery disc, nor partition for some reason. If I have to I will wipe my harddrive then download win7 again, but I need to know how to do that first. Any help?
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Data, and welcome to Seven Forums,

    The tutorial below may be able to helo with this. It sounds like you may need to use OPTION FIVE. :)

    User Account - Reset Password in Windows 7

    Hope this helps,
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  4. Data3
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    Unfortuantly I have no access to a CD. What I need is a way for command prompt to be used in safe mode without logging in, or to reset the harddrive to factory default, or something without a CD, Flash drive, or login necessary.
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  6. Brink
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    You could also use a USB flash drive if you have one available.
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  7. Data3
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    And if I don't What are my options. Is it possible to reset my msi Laptop so there are no user accounts and I can just start fresh?
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  8. Brink
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    You're only option at this point then is to reinstall Windows 7.
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  10. Data3
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    How do I remove windows 7 without gaining access to teh computer?
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  11. Brink
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    What did you use to install Windows 7 in the first place?
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