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Computer Help and Support

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1. Windows or Mac ? what version of OS ?

Sat May 6, 2023, 02:00 PM

May 2023

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question -- how to access my laptop after family screwed up the sign-in [View all] Grasswire2 May 2023 OP

Windows or Mac ? what version of OS ? Tetrachloride May 2023 #1

windows Grasswire2 May 2023 #2

SystemRescue Earl_from_PA May 2023 #3

way over my pay grade, I fear Grasswire2 May 2023 #4

Their documentation is very good, and through. Earl_from_PA May 2023 #5

Make sure that the password really does not work. Earth-shine May 2023 #6

yes, it's the right password Grasswire2 May 2023 #9

Were you logging in using a Microsoft login? getagrip_already May 2023 #7

That's the answer I would give. Thanks. erronis May 2023 #11

well, I was really sick from an allergic reaction to contrast dye.. Grasswire2 May 2023 #14

Windows shouldn't lock out permanently by default Shermann May 2023 #8

one other problem is that I have forgotten my email password Grasswire2 May 2023 #10

Is there anything on the drive you need? ItsjustMe May 2023 #13

yes, alas Grasswire2 May 2023 #16

Some computers do come from the factory with the drive encrypted. ItsjustMe May 2023 #20

Not free but not expensive either canetoad May 2023 #15

Hmmmmm thanks! Grasswire2 May 2023 #17

I wonder if they had canetoad May 2023 #21

I suspect that's it. Yes. nt Grasswire2 May 2023 #22

There are things you can do to get into your computer canetoad May 2023 #23

that allergic reaction to dye put me in rehab for two weeks. Ugh. nt Grasswire2 May 2023 #25