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Windows XP prompting for system password before it will boot up
Windows XP prompting for system password before it will boot up
- someone set a password for Administrator and system on the Setup in F2. When I go to boot up it prompts for a password, It doesnt allow me to enter the password though. I've tried to pressing F2, F8 and F12 upon reboot to no avail. How do I get into this system? The OS Windows XP sp1, this pc was just boxed up when new one was bought, now client wants to use this one with the XP OS.
- Changed Typesprjrny Sunday, November 08, 2009 3:35 AMWindows XP sp1
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Hi,
As this issue is mainly related to Windows XP, I suggest discussing it in our Windows XP newsgroup:
I hope your issue can be resolved soon.
Tim Quan - MSFT
- Marked As Answer byTim Quan - MSFTMSFT, ModeratorMonday, November 09, 2009 3:04 AM
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- Are you talking about system cmos (BIOS) password? If so you can check the manufacturer's documentation for the mobo. There should be a jumper placement to reset it to defaults thereby clearing the password.
Regards, Dave Patrick .... Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft MVP [Windows] Hi,
As this issue is mainly related to Windows XP, I suggest discussing it in our Windows XP newsgroup:
I hope your issue can be resolved soon.
Tim Quan - MSFT
- Marked As Answer byTim Quan - MSFTMSFT, ModeratorMonday, November 09, 2009 3:04 AM
