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Old Windows XP Laptop Reboot/ Reset
Posted on 3/17/25 at 7:25 am
Posted on 3/17/25 at 7:25 am
Calling on the tech wizards. I have an old Windows Xp laptop I am trying to reset to factory condition. It has admin privileges that are blocking me from doing this and I do not have the recovery or set up discs. I was reading about attempting this through Safe Mode, but it has been a long time since I have worked on a Windows based platform, so my confidence is low.
I am utilizing this machine to run a router I am rebuilding, that requires XP interface to run a program.
I am utilizing this machine to run a router I am rebuilding, that requires XP interface to run a program.
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Posted on 3/17/25 at 7:32 am to jmon
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that requires XP interface
Whut? Do you just need a terminal for Telnet or SSH?
You can download the ISO from archive dot org, among other places.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 9:21 am to LemmyLives
Well, in spit of what you typed, I only know that I need a Windows XP computer. I am not up to date with computer jargon and simply looking to keep the OS of XP without admin restrictions.
Thanks for the reply.
Thanks for the reply.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 9:42 am to jmon
I've used the Offline windows Password Reset in the past and it works. Good luck!
Posted on 3/17/25 at 10:04 am to jmon
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I only know that I need a Windows XP computer
I don't think that's the case, though. Every router or gateway I installed even in the 90s just needed a Telnet (terminal) connection to configure. Try to download a program called [link=(Putty)]https://www.putty.org/[/link] and try to connect to the router.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 10:34 am to LemmyLives
Thanks, will give it a try.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 10:34 am to TAMU-93
Thanks.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 10:37 am to LemmyLives
Link is not working??
Posted on 3/17/25 at 11:17 am to jmon
putty.org
Posted on 3/17/25 at 11:26 am to jmon
quote:
I am utilizing this machine to run a router I am rebuilding
At first I thought this meant a network router
... But I assume this is for a cnc router? If so, you can get some usb bootable linux images that'll let you change user passwords of a Windows XP machine
Posted on 3/17/25 at 12:39 pm to bluebarracuda
Yes, it's a CNC router for woodworking.
Posted on 3/18/25 at 6:55 am to jmon
LOL, I meant the other kind of router.
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