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lost password, need to reformat
Name: Decker Date: October 7, 2002 at 09:23:32 Pacific OS: win xp pro CPU/Ram: p3/192
Comment:
We lost the passowrd to one of our computers in the office, so I want to reformat and re-install win xp pro. I tried booting up from the xp cd (changing boot option in cmos) but it won't recognize the cd. what is the best way to reformat my hard drive so I can re-install windows? thanks
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