[kiatri]

this is to mike and the moderator ...just remember not everyone is up to no good! i would ask my brother but he is no longer with us, for me to ask...i was trying to avoid going to best buy and paying their 30.00 dollar fee..i guess it does sound fishy trying to bypass a password... so i guess i say thank you for your time ... sry if i caused any problems

Edited by kiatri, 09 August 2012 - 01:28 PM.

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You can always format it and install the OS fresh. Best buy will do the same and you would save the 30 bucks.
Laptop if I remember right?

[rshaffer61]

You can always format it and install the OS fresh. Best buy will do the same and you would save the 30 bucks.
Laptop if I remember right?

[rshaffer61]

It is not passing judgement on you but with the internet it is impossible to verify your request and we can nor will post instructions on how to bypass a system security. We don't do this because everyone can read these topics and even the bad guys which is something we will not allow to happen. It is for everyone's safety that this decision was made long ago and has been a rule we all follow. Please don't take it personally or that it is a suggestion of you doing anything wrong.
Is there data you need to save?

[kiatri]

yes i belive there r some family pics that i would like to save... i do understand ur situation and respect the fact that u r running an honest company...i do know how to do a complete system restore but was hoping to avoid that as well...i do not know how to re format the os system...is that the same thing? i do appriciate ur time in trying to help me.

[rshaffer61]

A factory restore will return the system back to factory new condition.
First lets get the pictures off of it.



Use Puppy Linux Live CD to Recover Your Data:

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***Required Hardware***
CD Burner (CDRW) Drive,
Blank CD,
Extra Storage Device (USB Flash Drive, External Hard Drive)
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1. Save these files to your Desktop/Burn Your Live CD:

• Download Latest Puppy Linux ISO (i.e.: lupu-528.iso)
  Download BurnCDCC ISO Burning Software
  
  There are instructions on how to boot from flash drive with puppy here; http://www.pendrivel...e-from-windows/
  
  
• Open BurnCDCC with Windows Explorer
• Extract All files to a location you can remember
• Double Click BurnCDCC
• Click Browse and navigate to the Puppy Linux ISO file you just downloaded
• Open/Double Click that file
  IMPORTANT: Adjust the speed bar to CD: 4x DVD: 1x
• Click Start
• Your CD Burner Tray will open automatically
• Insert a blank CD and close the tray
• Click OK

Puppy Linux Live CD will now be created
2. Set your boot priority in the BIOS to CD-ROM first, Hard Drive Second

• Start the computer/press the power button
• Immediately start tapping the appropriate key to enter the BIOS, aka "Setup"
  (Usually shown during the "Dell" screen, or "Gateway" Screen)
• Once in the BIOS, under Advanced BIOS Options change boot priority to:
  CD-ROM 1st, Hard Drive 2nd
• Open your ROM drive and insert the disk
• Press F10 to save and exit
• Agree with "Y" to continue
• Your computer will restart and boot from the Puppy Linux Live CD
  
  

3. Recover Your Data

• Once Puppy Linux has loaded, it is actually running in your computer's Memory (RAM). You will see a fully functioning Graphical User Interface similar to what you normally call "your computer". Internet access may or may not be available depending on your machine, so it is recommended you print these instructions before beginning. Also, double clicking is not needed in Puppy. To expand, or open folders/icons, just click once. Puppy is very light on resources, so you will quickly notice it is much speedier than you are used to. This is normal. Ready? Let's get started.
  
  3a. Mount Drives
• Click the Mount Icon located at the top left of your desktop.
• A Window will open. By default, the "drive" tab will be forward/highlighted. Click on Mount for your hard drive.
• Assuming you only have one hard drive and/or partition, there may be only one selection to mount.
• USB Flash Drives usually automatically mount upon boot, but click the "usbdrv" tab and make sure it is mounted.
• If using an external hard drive for the data recovery, do this under the "drive" tab. Mount it now.

3b. Transfer Files.

• At the bottom left of your desktop a list of all hard drives/partitions, USB Drives, and Optical Drives are listed with a familiar looking hard drive icon.
• Open your old hard drive i.e. sda1
• Next, open your USB Flash Drive or External Drive. i.e. sdc or sdb1
• If you open the wrong drive, simply X out at the top right corner of the window that opens. (Just like in Windows)
• From your old hard drive, drag and drop whatever files/folders you wish to transfer to your USB Drive's Window.

For The Novice: The common path to your pictures, music, video, and documents folders is: Documents and Settings >> All Users (or each idividual name of each user. CHECK All Names!) >> Documents >> You will now see My Music, My Pictures, and My Videos.

Remember to only click once! No double clicking! Once you drag and drop your first folder, you will notice a small menu will appear giving you the option to move or copy. Choose COPY each time you drag and drop.

YOU ARE DONE!!! Simply click Menu >> Mouse Over Shutdown >> Reboot/Turn Off Computer. Be sure to plug your USB Drive into another working windows machine to verify all data is there and transferred without corruption. Congratulations!





If you're doing this to recover from a virus or malware infection, (or even if you're not), DO NOT copy executable files (.exe, .scr. etc...) if any of these files are infected you could be copying the corruption over to any new device/computer. just copy documents, pictures, music, or videos.

[kiatri]

whew! got confused just reading all that....i will give it a shot and let u know how it turns out...thx again

[rshaffer61]

Yeah the instructions are a little long but if you follow each step you will have the pictures you want to save backed up. Then we can continue to doing a factory restore.