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Old 01-22-2009
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Admin Password

Hi guys really I have big problem I have Dell Latitude X1 and I don't have the admin password
I want to reboot it. but i don't know how if i can't even access to this computer ...Thank you
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Old 01-22-2009
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If you are the registered owner of the laptop you are probably better off contacting Dell support.
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Old 01-22-2009
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read the FAQs in the laptop forum
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Old 01-22-2009
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I called them but they said they will format it which mean i will loose all the data in this computer

another thing can i reboot this computer using the usb

Last edited by kimsland; 01-22-2009 at 04:43 PM..
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Old 01-22-2009
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You can reinstall Windows by using the OS CDs that came with your system when you purchased it from Dell.
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Old 01-22-2009
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this computer doesn't have internal cd driver....and that one of my problem
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Old 01-22-2009
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Have you tried booting to safe mode?

Dell systems usually have a pre-loaded image of the factory settings that you can access by pressing certain keys during boot up.
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Old 01-22-2009
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I did but didn't work .
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Old 01-22-2009
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You can just hook up an external USB CD drive and install Windows.
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Old 01-22-2009
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The Windows logon password can be accessed by downloading one of these tools: http://www.techspot.com/vb/post633339-2.html (preference to LiveCD)

If you are talking about the Bios Admin password, you will need to post in this thread only [COLOR="Red"]=>[/COLOR] HP / Dell / etc. laptop password help thread

Which password are you talking about?
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