Windows login Bought computer at repair shop..worked fine..turned off computer and stored for about 6 months..set up computer started it up and is asking for user name and password...user name comes up as Owner...never put a user name or password in the computer always used to just turn it on and windows would start..what do I do?

from the sounds of it you should look into a different set .

Is there a flashing cursor in the top left hand side of your monitor?

Julie, start your laptop and before it gives the start up windows logo, press F8 a few times. If you pressed it at the right time than you shall see a bunch of options:

First, try to boot your computer using "LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION" and see if it works. If it works than its all fine and smooth sailing. Login to your windows and then as a precautionary measure, Re-install your Windows from the Asus Recovery Manager.

Second, if the first option fails, then select, "SAFE MODE" option and it shall login windows Safe Mode. From there go to Asus Recovery Manager and re-install your windows to be certain that it shall work fine now.

Almost FOUR months later; what is the prognosis now, Robert?
Did you replace the Harddrive?

Also;
HOW is it a computer repair shop recommends replacing a motherboard, ($$$$), and when this doesn't cure the problem, there is NO recourse?

Problem SHOULD have been fixed.
THAT is what they (Computer 'techs') were there to do.

Not replace an EXPENSIVE part, and then go, "Oh well", if the computer doesn't work.

I <- would contact the State Attorney Generals Office of Kansas, and the Consumer Division. Tell them the problem, ask for the Complaint Form. They will S-M-O-K-E that repair shop with fines, if the problem is not fixed.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette

Run your recovery disk that it comes with it. ok

Looks like you have had whats called a crash.?

If first experience, no prod, turn on, await screen , if it shows, click "Start Windows"

Hopfully end of matter.

Advise you backup your important data/files to external HDD, incase there is a more serious problem wait to rear its unwelcome head?

Fingers crossed. Good Luck!

If you turn on your computer press the F8 key continiously until you get to a screen that gives you the option to boot in safe mode, select save mode, select your operating system, you will be able to login to your profile, right click on the desktop and click on the settings tab( TOP RIGHT HAND Corner) change your resolution to 800x600, Restart your PC. Now you should be able to login to windows and your profile like always. Cheers

These microwave ovens have a series of door switches. One of yours has gone bad or a plastic finger on your door mechanism that pushes the switches is worn or broken off. They are commonly called NC or NO swithes some ovens have up to 6 of these working together.If you have no expertise in this field consult a repair shop. Please rate me
Comment posted on Jan 12, 2009 there are two types ,normally open and normally closed, NO NC . u have to check continuity on each one and each switch will have a diagram on the side showing its in use position. I hope this has been helpful

if the password is on windows login than you can format the laptop
if it is system password you will have to clear the cmos settings

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