Sure thing. Now that you mentioned this, I've run into a user error where the num lock was on on a laptop. Since it didn't have a number pad, the numbers took one side of the keyboard when numlock was enabled. Lol. Either way, Hiren's is a good tool to have. On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 7:15 AM, Michael wrote: > thanks. she resolved her problem. it was oprator error. it had to do with > caps lock. > > On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 10:51 PM, Anthony Radzykewycz < > anthony.radzykewycz@gatewaycc.edu> wrote: > >> There is a password reset tool in Hiren's Boot CD. It is Linux-based. >> Here's the link to the guide for it: >> http://www.hirensbootcd.org/resetting-windows-password/. Here is the >> download link: http://www.hirensbootcd.org/files/Hirens.BootCD.15.2.zip. >> >> On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 8:32 AM, Stephen Partington > > wrote: >> >>> yeap. you are setting up a backdoor and then rebooting so you can call >>> the backdoor. >>> >>> On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 8:30 AM, Michael wrote: >>> >>>> ohhh.... it is supposed to shut it off! >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 11:29 AM, Michael wrote: >>>> >>>>> I'd really like to use Linux to do this.... >>>>> >>>>> i looked through the steps and step two leaves me wondering: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Step 2 Start That PC: >>>>> Turn on the UPS and the CPU, tap F8 continuously on the boot screen to >>>>> get some windows start-up options . >>>>> Choose "Start windows normally" option and turn the UPS off >>>>> immediately. >>>>> Then turn on the PC again, let it load. >>>>> After that you will be prompted with two options in the boot screen >>>>> (again), select the first option - "Launch Start-up Repair(recommended)" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Well if you turn off the UPS won't that shut the computer off? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 10:02 AM, Stephen Partington < >>>>> cryptworks@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> I have used this before. It works well. because once you have the >>>>> command prompt (in this case it is automatically elevated) you can use >>>>> commands to reset passwords etc. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> http://null-byte.wonderhowto.com/how-to/hack-windows-7-become-admin-0160151/ >>>>> >>>>> This is the same workaround, but it includes password resets. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.howtogeek.com/96630/how-to-reset-your-forgotten-windows-password-the-easy-way/ >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 6:48 AM, Michael wrote: >>>>> Something happened where it no longer recognizes it's password. Is >>>>> there a way to change her password to get in. ALTERNATIVELY: if I can't >>>>> change the password and get in how can i recover her data? >>>>> >>>>> Can I possibly use the linux method of recovering a password? (I can't >>>>> find the directions on how to do it but) I think you do it by booting a >>>>> live disk and entering single user mode (how do you do that). It will start >>>>> in tty and you type in passwd and the password that you want. (please tell >>>>> me if that is correct as I want that for my 'computer instructions' folder. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from >>>>> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >>>>> >>>>> Stephen >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> :-)~MIKE~(-: >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from >>> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >>> >>> Stephen >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > > -- > :-)~MIKE~(-: >