Need help eraseing the memory

[fd4130]

Hay guys and girls, I just bougth this second hand computer it's a Dell Opti Plex GX151. The person bought them at an auction, when I powered it up the Windows 2000 asked for the unlock pass word. How do I go about eraseing the memory,hardrive, or whatever to get rid of the Windows so I can use in computer,and how would I reinstall Windows. I'm very behind on the computer so go slow(computer stupid). Thanks for ya'lls help :)

[hornychef13]

FD, do a search on reformatting the harddrive, it will take some reading, but you can then erase all the stuff and reload all new programs.

[ofcdn]

restart hitting f8, start in safe mode. user name "admin" there is usually not a password so hit enter (or it is "password" or "admin"). once in safe mode go into user accounts and change the password...or use Lopht Crack version 4 (LC4) or better (can probably find it free on one of the bootleg sites).

Your welcome ;)

[2long4u]

ofcdn is correct in that Windows Security isnt really secure. You can always bypass windows passwords easily. But since they are used pc's Id advise the reformat idea myself. Its a simple fix and you will dump any old bs sofware,spyware,adware,and viruses they may have had that were giving them problems. Good luck.

[fd4130]

Help!!I did try the "safe mode" didn't work, and I don't know where to start to look on the reformatting the hard drive. I found in the set-up menu where it says hardrive but that's about it. A guy will charge me $165 to come out and set it up so I thinking of going that route if I can't figure it out shortly. Alittle more help will be nice ,Thanks so far guys :)

[ofcdn]

sorry...I should have written...once in safe mode type in "administrator" not admin...then hit enter... or try the password "admin" :o

[aroblesjr6]

Man $165.00!! I've taught friends how to format their drives and install windows for just a six pack of beer. LOL :eek:

[fd4130]

Man $165.00!! I've taught friends how to format their drives and install windows for just a six pack of beer. LOL :eek:
I tell you what if you do want to teach me come out to my house and I'll buy you a 12 pack of the bevreage of your choice. PM if instersted :)

[2long4u]

I can help you out seriously PM me your name and number. I will give you a hand.