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Laptop secured in a locked state.

Laptop secured in a locked state.

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Juan2610
Posting Freak
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10-14-2016, 12:17 PM
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You have two outdated Windows machines running XP and 7, and they're locked. You want to regain access without needing any extra tools, and you're open to completely erasing them. Consider wiping the drives clean.
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Juan2610
10-14-2016, 12:17 PM #1

You have two outdated Windows machines running XP and 7, and they're locked. You want to regain access without needing any extra tools, and you're open to completely erasing them. Consider wiping the drives clean.

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leowolfdu13
Member
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10-14-2016, 08:53 PM
#2
You mean the locked status? Like, you can't access your account? Your message is unclear.
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leowolfdu13
10-14-2016, 08:53 PM #2

You mean the locked status? Like, you can't access your account? Your message is unclear.

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Nunooh
Member
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10-21-2016, 01:41 AM
#3
That's accurate.
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Nunooh
10-21-2016, 01:41 AM #3

That's accurate.

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zlip88
Member
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10-21-2016, 05:26 AM
#4
Use the Hirens USB drive for that task.
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zlip88
10-21-2016, 05:26 AM #4

Use the Hirens USB drive for that task.

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Cokkie77
Senior Member
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10-21-2016, 02:06 PM
#5
Remove the drives from both computers, plug them into another machine, and you'll be able to access the files without entering a login.
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Cokkie77
10-21-2016, 02:06 PM #5

Remove the drives from both computers, plug them into another machine, and you'll be able to access the files without entering a login.

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xxdreaaxx
Junior Member
43
10-21-2016, 07:03 PM
#6
Windows can encounter problems with access rights, yet it's possible to resolve them. A hidden feature exists in Windows XP, though navigating it isn't straightforward.
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xxdreaaxx
10-21-2016, 07:03 PM #6

Windows can encounter problems with access rights, yet it's possible to resolve them. A hidden feature exists in Windows XP, though navigating it isn't straightforward.

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mcraft2070
Junior Member
31
10-23-2016, 10:29 AM
#7
They aren't desktops and I don't have one either. I realize I should have made it clear, but I'm sorry I didn't.
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mcraft2070
10-23-2016, 10:29 AM #7

They aren't desktops and I don't have one either. I realize I should have made it clear, but I'm sorry I didn't.

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SharkHunter_NL
Junior Member
4
10-30-2016, 05:07 PM
#8
It's curious how many people are facing issues with an XP machine lately. Based on your past contributions to this thread, you should be able to solve it yourself? Or do you have a specific concern that requires assistance?
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SharkHunter_NL
10-30-2016, 05:07 PM #8

It's curious how many people are facing issues with an XP machine lately. Based on your past contributions to this thread, you should be able to solve it yourself? Or do you have a specific concern that requires assistance?

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waffleman601
Member
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10-30-2016, 11:56 PM
#9
You can still connect the drives and use an affordable USB to SATA converter to reach the files, or mount them on a desktop.
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waffleman601
10-30-2016, 11:56 PM #9

You can still connect the drives and use an affordable USB to SATA converter to reach the files, or mount them on a desktop.

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gabbe0419
Junior Member
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11-06-2016, 12:14 AM
#10
Alright, I've considered several options already but it's tough to put them into action. I don't personally own a desktop, which is why I didn't hesitate about the hard drive wiping. Probably the USB to SATA adapter would be a good fit. Thanks @Jamiec1130 Regarding the Windows XP lockout problem, I'm not sure. These were just old machines, so we probably didn't remember the password.
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gabbe0419
11-06-2016, 12:14 AM #10

Alright, I've considered several options already but it's tough to put them into action. I don't personally own a desktop, which is why I didn't hesitate about the hard drive wiping. Probably the USB to SATA adapter would be a good fit. Thanks @Jamiec1130 Regarding the Windows XP lockout problem, I'm not sure. These were just old machines, so we probably didn't remember the password.

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