Unable to log on to recently purchased used laptop


  1. gregpalin
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    Unable to log on to recently purchased used laptop


    Hi,

    I bought a used laptop online, as I needed it for work for 6 months and didn't want to shell out for a brand new machine.

    The laptop arrived, but the seller left it logged in as 'user' and didn't leave me a password.
    Upon restarting, it doesn't give me the option to log in as anyone else.
    I've contacted him for the password but am yet to receive a response and I urgently need to use it.

    Is there a way for me to log on as administrator?

    many thanks

    Greg
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  3. brianzion
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    so this is not displayed “Switch User”
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  4. brianzion
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    you will need another computer to use this method How to bypass Windows 7, vista and xp administrator password
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  6. brianzion
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    or please read this tutorial by bare foot kid(you will need access to another pc to create a windows system repair disc)How to Reset a Windows Password in Regedit at Boot
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