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ThomasKing
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Apr 29, 2025
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Trying to get into old alienware

I am currently trying to get into an Alienware pc, I can not get past the user sign-in because I do not have the password. So I was wondering what my options are? If need be, I will replace the hard...
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    Mike6877
    Apr 30, 2025

    Found this in a non-MS article:

    Restart your PC and press F8 repeatedly before Windows loads to open Vista's Advanced Boot Options screen.
    • Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter.
    • On the low-res Windows Welcome screen, choose the Administrator account, which by default has no password.
    • click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and either change your standard account to an administrator one or create a new administrator account.

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Mike6877
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Apr 30, 2025

Found this in a non-MS article:

Restart your PC and press F8 repeatedly before Windows loads to open Vista's Advanced Boot Options screen.
• Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter.
• On the low-res Windows Welcome screen, choose the Administrator account, which by default has no password.
• click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and either change your standard account to an administrator one or create a new administrator account.