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Hi there,
You could install another copy of the OS on the hard disk, say in
C:\WINNT2, this would allow you to have a peek at some of the data left on
the hard disk. As for attaching it to your network, I wouldn't do that if I
were you. You have no idea as to what is running on that laptop. Better to
leave it disconnected until you know what's on it.
Be sure to wipe and reinstall the machine before you connect it to the
network.
Gr,
Xander
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barzda, A [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2001 14:52
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Need help with accessing laptop
>
>
> Hi folks, hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction.
> The wife of one of my co-workers was given a laptop that used to belong
> to a fired employee of a now defunct company. Because the guy was
> fired, he refused to give them his password, so now no one can access
> the computer. (Probably why they gave it away.) My co-worker asked if
> I could help get into the computer so they can use it. It's running
> Windows 2000. Other than guessing at the administrator or guest account
> passwords, any other ideas for getting into the box so it can become a
> useful, productive member of society again? If I plug it into my Win2k
> network will that be safe to try? Otherwise, am I correct in assuming
> the next step is reinstalling the OS?
>
> I am not necessarily interested in getting any "secret hacker stuff"
> unless that is the best way to go. I assume my co-worker and his wife
> don't need any data or programs on the hard drive, so wiping the disk is
> an option.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ann Barzda
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