unlocking a administrator computer... reformat will do it?

[thespeakerbox]

I got a free pc from work, but its got admin locks on windows that wont let me do anythnig. Whats the easiest way to wipe it clean so i can install a fresh OS.

 

[Bobthelost]

Reformat.

 

[Looney]

Yep, reformat will definitely do that.

 

[imported_rod]

That's Probably Overkill. If it is running winXP, load up the system in safe mode, and log-in using the username:"administrator" and no password. 95% of the time, this will give you full admin privlages(sp?), then you can just set your account as an admin. Problem solved.

RoD

 

[jc9970]

If your looking to reset the admin password, ERD Commander is what you want.

 

[Snooper]

Accept ERD Commander doesn't work a lot of the time when the box is part of a network... Frankly, if you just need the box and have no use for any of the junk on it currently, a reformat with a fresh install would be my recommendation. It would take more time, but you would be starting fresh with the computer in a know state.

 

[dalearyous]

our you could use that linux username/password editor. burn it to cd and boot off the cd. it will allow you to clear any password for any username or create new user with admin rights