Laptop will not accept log in password after cleaning data.

[Brianhunter1951]

Windows 7 32 bit old laptop. Cleared off all files since have a new one.
When I come to log in to my old laptop now it won't exempt my password, but shows the core to prompt for the password.
Have tried using the repair, but no repair information comes up just another screen which is basically saying can't repair so load windows and get into same loop.
I also have ubuntu installed which is still working ok.
Help please.

 

[Megahertz07]

Welcome to the Forum.

Passwords are saved on users profile. If you delete the profile files you won't be able to log in into that user profile.

What and how did you cleaned "all files"?

 

[Brianhunter1951]

Simply chose each folder containing data (photos/music etc) and sent to trash and emptied it. Did not touch any other "files" Also deleted the folders and software packages I had accumulated over the years, ( CAD and video editing stuff etc). When I try to log in now it shows me the prompt for the correct password but doesn't accept it. Tried F8 and win R at boot and no response. Tried to get to repair window but only says unable to reach repair files. Not an expert by the way only a user.

 

[Megahertz07]

Windows passwords are very easy to overcome. With a Linux USB boot drive you can do it.
By the Forum rules I can't help on bypassing security. Google and you find some answers.

Why don't you use the Factory Recover option? You can launch from BIOS.
It will format the Windows partition (all data will be erased) and install an image from the recovery partition. It will end as the computer came when you bought.

 

[Brianhunter1951]

Thanks for your quick response. Much appreciated.
I am not sure how to do that from your description.
I have a pen drive with the Linux ubuntu on it. Is that what you mean?
Sorry for my ignorance.
Brian H

 

[Megahertz07]

lost password windows 7 - Google Search

 

[wither 2]

What is the vendor and model number for your laptop?

 

[Brianhunter1951]

laptop/ Notebook.
Model M76T
Clevo company from China.
Bought from ebuyer

 

[Snick]

Thanks for your quick response. Much appreciated.
I am not sure how to do that from your description.
I have a pen drive with the Linux ubuntu on it. Is that what you mean?
Sorry for my ignorance.
Brian H

Not being computer savvy is why we are here to help you!

 

[wither 2]

laptop/ Notebook.
Model M76T
Clevo company from China.
Bought from ebuyer

Thanks. I asked because, as Megahertz07 suggested, you could do a factory reset. On most laptops you can get to the reset options by repeatedly clicking on F8 when you start the computer. However, some use a different key. I was hoping to find out if F8 is correct for you but couldn't find it. You might ask here-

Contact form | CLEVO Computer | Integrator of configurable computer systems

If you do, let us know the outcome.

 

[Brianhunter1951]

Hi all.
Thanks Soo much for all your help so far.
I decided to reinstall Windows 7 home and it has installed fully and correctly. I will have to install Ubuntu later if I require it.
May I ask what you guys would say is best protection I should install for win 7?
All your help much appreciated.
Brian H.

 

[SIW2]

Protection from what? Most problems occur between the chair and the keyboard

Look after your router password. All routers have a graphical control panel through which its various functions and settings can be modified. It's wise to alter the password the moment you start working with your device. You should use a strong password, containing alpha-numeric characters.

Up to date browser with add on script blocker. Firefox and derivatives, palemoon, new moon, etc. or some chrome derivative without the spying crap. Check the available add ons.


Some people like to have an a/v , in which case MS say they will keep sending definitions for their free microsoft security essentials till 2023.

If you want to install updates, Simplix update pack https://mega.nz/file/Cgh1lLaA#PpYtiEDPestZtHiKlbB030ngaOzJFw2ap1-N5ae-83Y

New pack every month. Just run it. On a new system it will reboot when necessasry and clean up

 

[Megahertz07]

You did the best option doing a clean install. You cant trust a 2nd hand computer you buy on ebay.
Did you check Device manager to see if you have all drivers installed?

SIW2 gave you a link to install Simplix instead of using WU and more than 200 updates with all the telemetry and trash.
My suggestion is to set Services - Windows Update - Manual and on WU page set it to Never check.
Then run UpdatePack7R2
Simplix is a single file (850MB) that contain all updates since Win 7 released up to date. It has all security and non security updates without the trash (telemetry and tracking). Very good.
Then run WU manually to find updates for Office etc and decide witch one to install.

To uninstall the telemetry, run cmd file to uninstall those KB files.
kb_spy.cmd.txt
Rename it as KB_Spy.cmd and run it.