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the simpsons · 15-03-09, 04:15 PM

A virus has caused windows to only run to password screen, cannot get into Bios and on password Administrator is restricted, and safe mode does not help, I need to do total install of windows xp but I have no disk can anyone help?

Mickha · 15-03-09, 04:37 PM

Hi the simpsons,
I'm sorry but I'm a little confused by your post as the BIOS has nothing to do with Windows only your motherboard.
Are you stating that on boot up you are pressing the key, usually Delete, but can't gain access to the BIOS as it is password protected?
Or are you saying that when trying to boot into XP normally you are getting the password screen?
Have you tried leaving the password blank and pressing enter?
Are you saying that you can access Windows XP in safe mode?

the simpsons · 15-03-09, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickha

Hi the simpsons,
I'm sorry but I'm a little confused by your post as the BIOS has nothing to do with Windows only your motherboard.
Are you stating that on boot up you are pressing the key, usually Delete, but can't gain access to the BIOS as it is password protected?
Or are you saying that when trying to boot into XP normally you are getting the password screen?
Have you tried leaving the password blank and pressing enter?
Are you saying that you can access Windows XP in safe mode?

Hi Mickha, no I can't gain access through keyboard to BIOS
Window starts up but only goes to password even though no password has been put in, and administrator has no affect it comes up restricted.
Yes I have tried leaving password blank, it logs in logs off and saves settings and in safe mode again password screen comes up.

Thanks for your reply.

Mickha · 15-03-09, 05:32 PM

Only a high quality virus can stop you gaining access to your BIOS so more likely it is a problem with your keyboard, on boot up, is it a USB keyboard or PS2?
Which version of Windows XP are you running?
Have you lost your XP Disk or didn't you ever have one?
If one was not provided the XP installation files might be on a hidden partition on your hard drive.
Can you please provide more details regarding your computer.
There is some software to help bypass Windows XP password, as this password method isn't that secure, have a search using google.

the simpsons · 15-03-09, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickha

Only a high quality virus can stop you gaining access to your BIOS so more likely it is a problem with your keyboard, on boot up, is it a USB keyboard or PS2?
Which version of Windows XP are you running?
Have you lost your XP Disk or didn't you ever have one?
If one was not provided the XP installation files might be on a hidden partition on your hard drive.
Can you please provide more details regarding your computer.
There is some software to help bypass Windows XP password, as this password method isn't that secure, have a search using google.

I have tried F1 to F12 and Delete and I am not gaining access to BIOS.
Keyboard is standard.
It is sisters Comp and I think it was XP normal not pro but I cannot by pass windows password again no password was ever installed but it does come up user 1.

Thanks again for your reply.

Mickha · 15-03-09, 06:50 PM

Is it a self built computer system or store bought?
Do you know the make/model number?
Is the keyboard activating on boot up does the number lock light up?
If you type "Bypass XP Password" into google you will get quite a few hits.

grrrd · 16-03-09, 08:42 PM

If it was XP home, then in safe mode you dont need to put a administrators password in, you can leave it blank and you can reset the password there.

BedsBen · 16-03-09, 10:24 PM

If you can download "Hirens boot CD" or "ERD Commander" both of these are very useful!!,ERD can take you back to before the virus hopefully!

BedsBen · 17-03-09, 03:47 PM

PM me if you want either!

weavo · 22-03-09, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the simpsons

I have tried F1 to F12 and Delete and I am not gaining access to BIOS.
Keyboard is standard.
It is sisters Comp and I think it was XP normal not pro but I cannot by pass windows password again no password was ever installed but it does come up user 1.

Thanks again for your reply.

never heard of a password protection on bios !! dont be offended here, but are you trying the f12 key before windows starts ? I had to ask to fully understand where you are.

15-03-09, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
the simpsons Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 794 Thanks: 10 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	XP Help A virus has caused windows to only run to password screen, cannot get into Bios and on password Administrator is restricted, and safe mode does not help, I need to do total install of windows xp but I have no disk can anyone help? __________________ Use the Search to find answers you need. Last edited by the simpsons; 15-03-09 at 04:18 PM.

15-03-09, 04:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: XP Help Hi the simpsons, I'm sorry but I'm a little confused by your post as the BIOS has nothing to do with Windows only your motherboard. Are you stating that on boot up you are pressing the key, usually Delete, but can't gain access to the BIOS as it is password protected? Or are you saying that when trying to boot into XP normally you are getting the password screen? Have you tried leaving the password blank and pressing enter? Are you saying that you can access Windows XP in safe mode?

15-03-09, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: XP Help Only a high quality virus can stop you gaining access to your BIOS so more likely it is a problem with your keyboard, on boot up, is it a USB keyboard or PS2? Which version of Windows XP are you running? Have you lost your XP Disk or didn't you ever have one? If one was not provided the XP installation files might be on a hidden partition on your hard drive. Can you please provide more details regarding your computer. There is some software to help bypass Windows XP password, as this password method isn't that secure, have a search using google.

15-03-09, 06:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,799 Thanks: 42 Thanked 1,203 Times in 850 Posts	Re: XP Help Is it a self built computer system or store bought? Do you know the make/model number? Is the keyboard activating on boot up does the number lock light up? If you type "Bypass XP Password" into google you will get quite a few hits.

16-03-09, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
grrrd Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 16 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: XP Help If it was XP home, then in safe mode you dont need to put a administrators password in, you can leave it blank and you can reset the password there.

16-03-09, 10:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
BedsBen Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 47 Thanks: 25 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: XP Help If you can download "Hirens boot CD" or "ERD Commander" both of these are very useful!!,ERD can take you back to before the virus hopefully!

17-03-09, 03:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
BedsBen Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 47 Thanks: 25 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: XP Help PM me if you want either!