Laptop password recovery

Hi. Ive found a HP laptop about 3 weeks ago. Ive tried finding the original owner. No luck. The people at the hotel said she was on her way back to California, and that i could keep it since it was found outside of the Hotel grounds. Is there a way that I can remove the password to get inside the computer? Thanks.

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How about just wiping the disk and reinstalling the OS? It's not like you need any of the data that's on there right now.

You need to make some kind of boot disc to find or remove password. These usually come as an iso file for which you use imgburn to make a bootable disc, the popular tool is Windows Password Key.The password reset process can be done as following:Log in any available computer and download Windows Password Key. Install it and burn it to a blank CD or USB flash drive.Insert the newly made disk to your locked computer, and make the computer boot from your disk, then follow the instructive to reset the password in minutes.

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The best method would be on a USB

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Not all computers can boot from USB, so no, the best method is a burned CD.

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Maybe make a usb before burning a disc. If he doesn't have disc laying around he could make that useful

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I'm still trying to look for one that works from a USB...CD one works nice, but still need to drag around a big old CD and possibly an external CD drive (for laptops that don't have internal disc drives or have busted ones).

Ah thanks, sorry ive been busy with homework. Im gonna give this a try. Although i must admit.. the original owner is kind o.. VERY* cute ad i was wondering if maybe she left some... Giggity..Giggity..oh never mind xD

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Oh, then BY ALL MEANS, clear the password. lol

Oh darn. Im using Windows Key Enterprise v8.1 Bu!ld 2807, and i keep getting an error. It says,"a problem has been detected and windows has shut down to prevent damage to your computer" Looks like ill have to resort to different measures... no giggity giggity goo :,(. Any suggestions?

It is illegal. Please do not ask here.

bear in mind that what you are doing is illegal in most countries.

Illegal? After being on romu so long, that doesnt even bother me ahaha. But ill just make a new thread asking how to install the back up from my other laptop.

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xD

rell · #13Illegal? After being on romu so long, that doesnt even bother me ahaha. But ill just make a new thread asking how to install the back up from my other laptop.

theres a significant difference. Breaking into a computer system without authorisation is a criminal offence that is likely to result in a jail sentence. Software piracy won't.

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Just go to the police with it

Rell, may I ask why do you want to access the (former) owner's personal files on the laptop you found? What purpose would those files serve for you? An opportunity for stealing that owner's information and files for your personal gain, or committing identity theft?I'm glad that Windows Password CD didn't work for you. Because you have no business accessing the (former) owner's files in the first place. Should you even manage to gain access to those files, you will certainly land in hot water should that owner try to reclaim her laptop back.My advice to you: STOP! Return that laptop back to the hotel before you get yourself into legal trouble.

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I tried that, the clerk told me to keep it. Tried tracking the lady down on face book and everything. On another note, if i were smart enough to comit an act of identity theft, I problem wouldnt be asking guys how to crack a pass..lolol. but yea, Ive already installed a backup IOS from my original laptop so yea..thread closed i guess :D

Better to hand it into Police-rather than running Spotmau Password Genius