Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-06 Thread John Reames
the removal and replacement of the password jumper clears the password. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread l02turner
, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread Harry Watkins
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread LWB250
...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:17 AM OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread Rich Thomas
don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread l02turner
to install those drivers. Lots of fun - LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Harry Watkins Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 8:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I followed Loren's advice and did a clean Vista install. I then installed all

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread l02turner
it, but there are many very helpful Instructional videos on YouTube that I find very helpful. Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: LWB250 Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 8:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help Should be a jumper o the MB

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread l02turner
Thx Rich - will see if I can find it. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help That linux-burn-the-program-to-a-CD utility works quite nicely, takes about 5 min

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread Curt Raymond
...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help Message-ID: ceb417fe0c35470e840dfd7e5b621...@larrypc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=utf-8;     reply-type=original OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread LWB250
: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 9:53 AM I've heard that.  Unfortunately this is a Laptop and taking it apart down to the MoBo is not something I'm looking forward to.  I did change the laptop screen in my Acer

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread Fred Moir
Larry T, et al. I have only worked on P3 Dell laptops and they have a chip for password and tag # info. The chip is a small one on the MB that can be shorted out, I found a video on the net, and it worked to get me into the laptop. The tag # info was now gone along with the password. The chip

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread Dieselhead
, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:17 AM OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-29 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
of time playing around. -Max From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Rich Thomas Sent: Wed 11/24/2010 12:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I had some old box that had a password on it, I found some unix boot

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-26 Thread harry watkins
A great idea that I am in the process of doing. The computer had a Vista disk that I used. After I finish my stock trades this morning, I'll switch computers and check it out. Thanks Harry On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-24 Thread Craig
On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need anything on the computer now, I'd suggest a clean install of XP Pro if you have it. Or a clean install of anything. THat should eliminate whatever garbage the employees put on it. Yes, that's a very

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
I had some old box that had a password on it, I found some unix boot program you put on a CD (which one of those things might have been) that would bring the computer to life, find the winders password file, and give you an option to change or remove it. Worked great, took about 5 min to do.

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-24 Thread Dieselhead
That is the NT password tool I had some old box that had a password on it, I found some unix boot program you put on a CD (which one of those things might have been) that would bring the computer to life, find the winders password file, and give you an option to change or remove it. Worked

[MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-23 Thread harry watkins
I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-23 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Loginrecovery.com can help, all you need to do is follow their instructions and wait ~ 3 days for them to get the pass decrypted. Walt On Nov 23, 2010 11:06 PM, harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net wrote: I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-23 Thread Dieselhead
Harry, No need to wait 3 days. go to this website: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/tp/passrecovery.htm It lists 10 password decrypters or resetters. I use # 2 but it looks like #3 is easier to use. Both 2 and 3 reset the password to Meaning put nothing in the password

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-23 Thread Russ Williams
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-23 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I was going to say use ntpasswd at first, but figured loginrecovery would have the least overall hastle, besides typing in the keydump. All the above are good tools though, and ntpasswd is my tool of choice when there's no need to preserve the password. Walt On Nov 23, 2010 11:35 PM, Russ

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-23 Thread harry watkins
Thanks guys, I'm going to my daughter's for Thanksgiving and I sent her the information. I asked her to burn me a cd to bring back home Friday. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives