Newly aquired Vista laptop
#1
Posted 11 December 2007 - 08:09 PM
#2
Posted 11 December 2007 - 09:44 PM
I'm sure there is an easier way, but this is the one I would recommend since you don't know what kind of stuff is on your laptop from the previous owner.
#3
Posted 12 December 2007 - 09:50 PM
#4
Posted 13 December 2007 - 10:15 AM
I just bought a laptop from a third party, unfortunately they neglected to tell me the administrator password so I am currently logged in as a guest. I have tried using the user functionality in the control panel but can't add an administrator user, it has been password protected. I don't have the Vista operating system discs. Is there anything I can do other than buying new hardware/software?
Howdy:
The seller was legally obligated to give you the operating system disks when they sold you the system or they had to completely format the computer to remove the OS.
As it stands, odds are, they are going to use that cd to install Vista on their new system which will make you unable to download any updates as Microsoft will see your install as an illegal installation.
Either get the cd or you will end up being forced to buy your own copy.
Murray
#5
Posted 13 December 2007 - 03:34 PM
See comment below
Edited by starjax, 14 December 2007 - 05:25 AM.
#6
Posted 13 December 2007 - 09:45 PM
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