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rakay · 23-04-2008, 09:22 AM

Hi there,
This is my first (but probably not last) visit and I hope that some brainy soul can help me. I have tried various searches on here, but could not find what I was after.
I have a Sony Vaio laptop (6 yrs old) and the hard disc recently died. I have today replaced this, and having used the original Sony Recovery Discs I am now faced with a 'log on to windows' screen, with 'administrator' and a blank password box beneath it. I have no idea what password it is looking for and wondered if anyone has faced a similar problem when fitting a new disc/installing original factory settings? I apologise if this is completely brainless, but I'm really stuck.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

**RandyL** · 23-04-2008, 09:37 AM

Hi raykay and welcome to Free PC Help.

I'm not familiar with Windows 2000 but it sounds similar to XP. If no password was set then you should be able to bypass it. I can't rember off hand but it should be something as simple as proceeding without entering a password.

What options are displayed? Have you tried to logon without a password?

rakay · 23-04-2008, 09:44 AM

Hi RandyL,
Thanks for the very fast reply. I feel a bit embarassed, but your suggestion of not using a password was the right one and it took me smoothly on from there. I'm now happily upgrading back to XP and all looks good. Thanks again....I can't believe that I didn't press the 'enter' button without a password!

**RandyL** · 23-04-2008, 09:52 AM

Glad to hear that rakay.

Let us know if you need any other help such as setting a password or removing the password prompt. We have some very fine techs who could surely help you in that regard if you need it.

RandyL

23-04-2008, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
rakay Status: Free PC Help New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Windows 2000 reinstall problem Hi there, This is my first (but probably not last) visit and I hope that some brainy soul can help me. I have tried various searches on here, but could not find what I was after. I have a Sony Vaio laptop (6 yrs old) and the hard disc recently died. I have today replaced this, and having used the original Sony Recovery Discs I am now faced with a 'log on to windows' screen, with 'administrator' and a blank password box beneath it. I have no idea what password it is looking for and wondered if anyone has faced a similar problem when fitting a new disc/installing original factory settings? I apologise if this is completely brainless, but I'm really stuck. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

23-04-2008, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
RandyL Status: Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, Nebraska Posts: 3,171 Operating System: Vista-Home Premium SP2-Windows 7 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Hi raykay and welcome to Free PC Help. I'm not familiar with Windows 2000 but it sounds similar to XP. If no password was set then you should be able to bypass it. I can't rember off hand but it should be something as simple as proceeding without entering a password. What options are displayed? Have you tried to logon without a password? __________________ We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here

23-04-2008, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
RandyL Status: Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA, Nebraska Posts: 3,171 Operating System: Vista-Home Premium SP2-Windows 7 PC Experience: Very Experienced	Glad to hear that rakay. Let us know if you need any other help such as setting a password or removing the password prompt. We have some very fine techs who could surely help you in that regard if you need it. RandyL __________________ We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. Get help with computer problems. Join Free PC Help here Donations are welcome. Read Here

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23-04-2008, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
rakay Status: Free PC Help New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2	Hi RandyL, Thanks for the very fast reply. I feel a bit embarassed, but your suggestion of not using a password was the right one and it took me smoothly on from there. I'm now happily upgrading back to XP and all looks good. Thanks again....I can't believe that I didn't press the 'enter' button without a password!