Hi,
With a second hand machine you should reinstall the OS.
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"What to do if you forget your Windows password"
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows-vista/What-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password
"If you forget the administrator password and don't have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you won't be able to reset the password. If there are no other user accounts on the computer, you won't be able to log on to Windows and will need to re-install Windows."
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Microsoft forbids any assistance being given in these Forums to help you bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten Passwords.
Here is the Microsoft Information outlining that Policy:
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And if you never received a Recovery Disk when you purchased your Computer there should be a Recovery Partition on the Hard Drive to reinstall Windows back to how you bought your Computer.
The Recovery process can be started by pressing a particular Key or Keys combination at Boot. (Power On / Startup)
It may be F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc depending on the Manufacturer.
Ask them or us for the correct Key sequence.
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You can borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD (Retail or OEM System Builders License) , that contains the files for the various Vista Editions (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) to be installed. The Product Key on your Computer / Laptop case determines which Edition is installed.
The COA sticker is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.
With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.
Other Manufacturers' Recovery DVDs are not to be used for the above purpose.
And you need to know the "bit" version for Vista, as 32bit and 64bit Editions come on different DVDs.
Here is how to do a clean install of Vista, using a Microsoft Vista DVD:
"How to Do a Clean Install and Setup with a Full Version of Vista"
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-vista.html
And once the Operating System is installed, go to your Computer Manufacturer's website and obtain the latest Drivers for your particular Model Computer or Laptop.
And phone Activation may be required when using the above clean install Method.
"How to Activate Vista Normally and by Phone Activation"
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-vista-phone.html
Cheers.
