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We have a computer here from a very important

client, and we are having some difficulties. It is a Sony Vaio laptop that is

our client's newly assigned work computer. The user before her, and the

administrator have lost both passwords, and the guest account is disabled, so we

have no way of logging in to the system. It is running Windows XP Professional

x86. Our client had previously worked with the computer, and there are important

company files and software on the system she needs to be able to access.

 

More information on the system:

The laptop did

not originally come with Windows XP, it was running Windows ME originally when

purchased from Sony. It was upgraded to XP at a later date.

 

The DVD-ROM drive in the system is malfunctioning,

and the system will not boot from CDs, so any attempt to run recovery software

from microsoft or get into command prompt to change the password using that method will simply not

work.

 

The system does not support booting from USB, again

foiling that tactic.

 

All that can be done is access to Windows up until

the login screen.

 

I need help with either getting into the

system, or getting a command prompt window open at the login

screen.

Computer Type: Sony Vaio

Model #: PCG-954A

Operating System: Windows XP Professional 32-bit (x86)

 

If you require any more information, just let me

know, and I will get back to you A.S.A.P.

 

Many thanks for any help you can give!

-Preston

 

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