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karenm-2007   11-18-2007 at 10:50:18 PM

Can anyone please help me. Whe i try to boot up my Dell Dimension 8400 it keeps asking for a system password ??!!

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badge   11-18-2007 at 10:53:13 PM
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I don't know about DD 8400 specifically, but you can boot into Safe Mode and remove any user passwords being applied to the system from Control Panel/User Accounts.

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karenm-2007   11-18-2007 at 10:57:07 PM
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It won't let me do anything without the system password!!!

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badge   11-18-2007 at 10:59:00 PM
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Try booting the computer and tapping F8 continually to enter Safe Mode. Read your system manual and find how to enter Safe Mode. Remove any system password from Safe Mode Control Panel/User Accounts.


Message edited by badge on 11-18-2007 at 11:00:53 PM
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badge   11-18-2007 at 11:05:18 PM
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You might try resetting the CMOS jumper too. Instructions are in your system manual.

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itotallybelieveyou   11-18-2007 at 11:11:58 PM
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WHAT!? they put a passwword on a new system without telling you?

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karenm-2007   11-19-2007 at 03:07:08 PM
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Tried tapping F8 but won't let me do anything. Just comes up with 'Type the system password and press <ENTER>

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