How do you format a computer using start-up?
@heaytheblogger (2876)
Philippines
January 1, 2013 4:16pm CST
I know I can Google this subject matter however, I’m tired of reading instructional writings that are hard to understand LOL 
, and YouTube video tutorials only shows formatting using MS-DOS.
So the thing is, I have a computer which my Brother-in-law gave, it was from his office and was an old computer (personally I don’t think it is too old because it runs on windows professional) his office was stacking new sets of computers so instead of throwing his desk computer away, he gave it me.
Although it was a nice gesture for him to give such gadget, I find it unusable because the computer has a password on it and I can’t access it.
I asked him about the password but he forgot the password since their office always change security measures including computer passwords so I am clueless on how to format it because I don’t know the password.
Any suggestions and help notes are much appreciated.
, and YouTube video tutorials only shows formatting using MS-DOS.
So the thing is, I have a computer which my Brother-in-law gave, it was from his office and was an old computer (personally I don’t think it is too old because it runs on windows professional) his office was stacking new sets of computers so instead of throwing his desk computer away, he gave it me.
Although it was a nice gesture for him to give such gadget, I find it unusable because the computer has a password on it and I can’t access it. I asked him about the password but he forgot the password since their office always change security measures including computer passwords so I am clueless on how to format it because I don’t know the password.
Any suggestions and help notes are much appreciated.5 responses
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
2 Jan 13
You don't like to reformat it right. Why not, it is the easiest wa y to remove the password.
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
2 Jan 13
Like i mentioned, he doesn't know the password and i don't know the password either 
how can i remove the password where in fact, i don't even know it. so the only way i can make the computer work is to format it.
how can i remove the password where in fact, i don't even know it. so the only way i can make the computer work is to format it. @Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
2 Jan 13
So you are amenable to reformatting? Reformat or use it as external drive to reformat.
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
2 Jan 13
That's why i am asking how to format a computer with the use of windows start-up because i cannot access the computer because it has a pass word which i don't know.
@dollar3235 (2062)
• India
2 Jan 13
Is it the password on the DOS screen of the password on the Windows XP logon screen? 
@dollar3235 (2062)
• India
2 Jan 13
You can try any of these password recovery tools, check the details and see which one is better for you:
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/tp/passrecovery.htm
Re-installing the Windows XP OS is very easy, the options that you get are very easy if you have a bootable Windows XP OS CD. Try for the password recovery tool first, if this doesn't work, I will provide you the steps. Easy and simple 
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
2 Jan 13
I can't access the password to MS DOS however, i'll try these links that you gave out and see what i can do.
Thanks for your response.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
2 Jan 13
There are a few backdoor entry tricks available for Windows XP, but since the computer was configured by the IT department for a company then access is likely unavailable. It would also be fruitless to gain access since you will want software compatible with home and multimedia use as opposed to a business configuration.
Formatting the computer is extremely simple since you will be installing an operating system of your own. Simply boot up the computer from the Windows installation disc, which may require changing the boot rotation in the BIOS, then you will be presented with the option of formatting the drive prior to proceeding. Windows will do the formatting for you.
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
2 Jan 13
I'm considering this option. thanks for your response...
@istevens (5)
• Belgium
30 Mar 13
Just use the Offline Windows Password & Registry Editor.
You will have to burn a specially crafted Linux distribution to CD.
It will surely work for your XP machine, and it's free.
A commercial solution is Spotmau, but this link below is freeware for you, it will do the job of resetting the password of your choice.
pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
8 Apr 13
Hey, thanks for your response. although this post was so long ago. i do appreciate your response :) No need to worry though because i already fixed the problem.
