cant login, forgot password

[macgig]

someone gave me a nice laptop. its password protected. how can I bypass this or reset the password? is their an easy way? I don't have any disks.

 

[TechnoMage2016]

As a working computer tech, I have the solution to that...but, telling you how to do it would Violate Forum Rules.

Take the little PC to a reliable computer shop and see if they will do it for you. That's the best advice I am allowed to give.

Good luck!
Technomage

 

[macgig]

lol. thanks. I think. I'll try asking the person that gave it to me, see if they remember it.

 

[AddRAM]

Why don`t you just reinstall windows ?

Let us know what version is on its COA and we`ll be glad to help you.

 

[macgig]

cant read it, its faded out. I see the key but the version is not there.
its a toshiba portege r830-s8332

 

[d4rkm4n]

Just format will do the trick I think. Fresh install new windows.

 

[DavidE]

cant read it, its faded out. I see the key but the version is not there.
its a toshiba portege r830-s8332

If you can read the key, you have the important info.
I looked at Detailed Specs on this Toshiba site and it shows Windows 7 Professional as the OS:
http://support.toshiba.com/support/modelHome?freeText=3142003

It might have been custom ordered differently, but i would try Windows 7 Professional first.

 

[AddRAM]

OK, next 2 questions

1) Does it have a dvd rom ?

2) Do you know how to create an install dvd or usb stick ?

Let us know if you want to reinstall windows Professional Service Pack 1 and we can post a link to download the iso file. If you already know how to do all that, well that`s good too

 

[bigmck]

As a working computer tech, I have the solution to that...but, telling you how to do it would Violate Forum Rules.

Take the little PC to a reliable computer shop and see if they will do it for you. That's the best advice I am allowed to give.

Good luck!
Technomage

You really don't need to tell everyone in every message that you are a "Working Computer Tech". I believe we all know by now.

 

[Lance1]

You could try this! Recovery to Factory Default