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Old 05-26-2012, 01:25 PM   #1
DishaHoward
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reset my computer?


i have an inspiron mini, it was already set up and gave to me while i completed a program. the administrative password is stopping me from actually doing what i want with it. is there someway i can reset or unlock it?
 
Old 05-26-2012, 02:21 PM   #2
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Are you asking about windows? This is a Linux forum if you're not aware. IF you ARE somehow refering to linux, what distro are you referring to? please give us some actual information.
 
  


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