Password reset disk.

knk17forever

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This maybe a dumb question but is it possible to place the reset disk for my password to windows 7 on a usb external hard drive?

I know it can be done on a disk or a usb flash drive but will it also work if I put it on an usb external hardrive?

Thanks.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire M3910
OS
Windows 7 Premium 64 bit
CPU
Intel 870 quad core
Motherboard
Acer
Memory
4g
Graphics Card(s)
320 gt nvidia geforce
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer P236H
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
450 GB Sata 7200 RPM
PSU
Not sure is 250, 300 or 350 watt Acer OEM, needs upgrading.
Case
Acer M3910
Cooling
Air cooled... Coolmaster for cpu.
Keyboard
Acer USB Keyboard... made in China :)
Mouse
Acer USB optical mouse... made in China :)
Internet Speed
Get upto 4Mbps download and .7Mbps download :(
Other Info
Need to upgrade my PSU, and graphics card for sure and a faster internet service... I would also like to make my computer as silent as possible... and to get wireless keyboard, mouse, headphones, speakers and mic... may wait till its time to get a new computer though and build one myself :)
Hello Kelvin.


Password Reset Disk : Windows 7 / Vista

I don't think so but I'm not sure; there's one way to find out, if the HDD is or is not detected when you get to this dialog box then you'll know for sure and be sure to post back with an update.
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
That should work, make sure your BIOS allows USB devices in the boot sequence.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
Thank you Bare Foot Kid and Britton30 for your replies.

I have actually decided to use a disk for now. I found some blank disks that I purchased about a year ago. I totally forgot that I still had them.

I am sure at some point I will see if it will work on an external hd too, but atm am very busy with work and so not really upto looking at my bios settings etc...

Thanks again for your help.

If, when I see if it will work on a external hd I may post here to let you know.

Thanks.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire M3910
OS
Windows 7 Premium 64 bit
CPU
Intel 870 quad core
Motherboard
Acer
Memory
4g
Graphics Card(s)
320 gt nvidia geforce
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer P236H
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
450 GB Sata 7200 RPM
PSU
Not sure is 250, 300 or 350 watt Acer OEM, needs upgrading.
Case
Acer M3910
Cooling
Air cooled... Coolmaster for cpu.
Keyboard
Acer USB Keyboard... made in China :)
Mouse
Acer USB optical mouse... made in China :)
Internet Speed
Get upto 4Mbps download and .7Mbps download :(
Other Info
Need to upgrade my PSU, and graphics card for sure and a faster internet service... I would also like to make my computer as silent as possible... and to get wireless keyboard, mouse, headphones, speakers and mic... may wait till its time to get a new computer though and build one myself :)
Ok buddy, let us know. :)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
Be sure to post back here with an update!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
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