How to Unlock My Password Protected Windows 8/7/Vista/XP User Account
I have my Windows XP account password protected but now I can’t remember the password. I just set it up today but I forgot the password I chose. Is there a way to unlock or remove this password so I...
View Article2 Options to Find Windows 8 OEM Product Key Easily
How to find Windows 8 OEM product key? Even if you’ve formatted the hard drive or uninstall the OS, you can still retrieve your Windows 8 OEM product key from BIOS. If you’ve purchased a computer which...
View ArticleHow to Bypass Windows Local Administrator Password with A USB Drive
If you’re using a single administrator account, it’s surprisingly easy to lock yourself out of your own computer by losing your password. Luckily, its just as easy to get back in again without data...
View ArticleHow to Reset Lost Windows 8 Password on Acer Iconia Tablet
Forgot Windows 8 password of your Acer Iconia tablet? You can restore the tablet to factory settings but all stored contacts and any programs you’ve installed will be erased. Obviously, this is not...
View ArticleHow to Reset Forgotten Password on ThinkPad Windows 8 Tablet
Did you lock yourself out of your ThinkPad tablet? Forgot your Windows 8 password? It’s clearly an issue all of us have experienced at some point in time with varying degrees of importance and...
View ArticleHow to Reset Windows 8 Password on HP ElitePad Tablet
Forgot Windows 8 password on your HP ElitePad tablet? Are you stuck at the login screen and can’t do anything to get into desktop? What can you do in such a situation? The easiest way is to restore...
View ArticleHow to Restore Your Windows 8 Computer to Factory Settings without Logging in
There are many situations that we need to restore Windows 8 computer to factory settings. For example, the computer starts becoming laggy, the system doesn’t respond properly and experiences unexpected...
View ArticleHow to Reset Windows 8 Login Password without Using Third-Party Boot CD
I’m locked out of my computer because I forgot my Windows 8 password. What can I do? To help you out if (when) you forget your Windows 8 password, here we’ll show you a simple trick which allows you to...
View ArticleHow to Disable Ease of Access Button in Windows 8 Logon Screen
If you have been using Windows 8, you may have noticed the small Ease of Access button on the bottom left corner of Windows logon screen. This button allows you quickly access Ease of Access features...
View ArticleHow to Disable the Sticky Keys in Windows 8/7/Vista
If you’ve ever pressed the Shift key five times in quick succession, intentionally or accidentally, you’ve no doubt seen the Sticky Keys dialog box. Sticky Keys is designed for people who have...
View ArticleAccount Lockout Policy Not Working for New Sign-in Options in Windows 8
One of the changes in Windows 8 that draws the most attention is the sign-in options. Windows 8 allows you to log on using Microsoft account, four-digit PIN and picture password, as alternate sign-in...
View ArticleThe Secrets of Windows 8 Microsoft Account
How safe is Windows 8 Microsoft account? Should I use a Microsoft account or local account? Can I log in to Windows 8 Microsoft account without Internet connection? How to unlock my computer if I...
View ArticleHow to Enable or Activate Windows Administrator Account without Logging In
I have Windows XP Media Center. Unfortunately I disabled the user account (which I think might have been the admin account) for the log on to Windows and can no longer get past the log on screen. Is...
View ArticleHow to Fix Windows Login Screen Showing Only Last Logged-on User
I am running Windows 7 64-bit Professional, and have two user accounts on my computer. Problem is that the login screen only shows the last logged in user and an “Other User” icon which allows you to...
View ArticleHow to Unlock Password Protected Laptop
Forgetting or losing administrator password will prevent use of your password protected laptop. This problem can be resolved by using a bootable PCUnlocker CD that will help you unlock password...
View ArticleHow to Fix “Cannot Log on to Windows After Removing from Domain”
Problem: After you change a computer’s membership from a domain to a workgroup and restart the computer, you cannot log on with your previous user name and password. You may also receive the following...
View ArticleHow to Fix Error 0x0000005D When Booting from Windows 8 Installation Disc
When installing Windows 8 on a new PC or in Oracle VM Virtual Box or VMware, many users are getting the error that says “Your PC needs to restart. Please hold down the power button. Error Code:...
View ArticleDifferences Between User Account Expiration and Password Expiration
In this article we’ll explore the differences between user account expiration and password expiration, and show you how to turn off them in Windows. Password Expiration Windows may notify you at log-on...
View ArticleHow to Log on If Windows Local Account or Active Directory Account Has Expired
I have a Windows 2003 computer that is not part of a domain. It is a member of a workgroup. When I try to login, I get the error message: “Your account has expired. Please contact your system...
View ArticleHow to Change Forgotten Windows 8 Password with Installation Disc
Forgot your Windows 8 administrator password? How to change or reset the password without any third-party software? We have previously talked about how to reset Windows 7 password with Windows...
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