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4. You can try using ophcrack. I used to use it on older systems till they encrypted..

Sun Apr 13, 2025, 06:16 PM

Apr 13

Password files in newer systems.

https://ophcrack.sourceforge.io/

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How do I reset the password on my old desk top computer? [View all] BigmanPigman Apr 13 OP

I can't pull out a hard drive since my BigmanPigman Apr 13 #2

Might help to know something more about the desktop. BootinUp Apr 13 #3

And also canetoad Apr 13 #6

Research claudette Apr 13 #5

I assume you are using Windows? waterwatcher123 Apr 13 #7

Ouch CloudWatcher Apr 14 #8

Do you mean the "cloud" isn't even safe?!? BigmanPigman Apr 14 #9

Yes, the cloud is *not* safe CloudWatcher Apr 15 #10

Man, I just got an email from my sister BigmanPigman Apr 15 #11