ECS PX1 Reset with Ati Radeon X1900 XT

Procedure 1, Download and install the Windows 7 Password Recovery Tool from my now surfing computer via site:http://www.windowspasswordsrecovery.com
Procedure 2, Run the tool and burn iSO image file into a blank USB Flash Disk (Blank CD/DVD is also OK.) for creating a Windows 7 password reset disk.
Procedure 3, Do BIOS setting on locked Dell Windows 7 computer and set it start from burned USB disk.
Procedure 4, At last, restarts Dell pc and remove Windows 7 administrator password within clicks.

1. run bios and load optimized defaults
2. try with windows recovery console (download from net) , and type in in command prompt fixmbr - only for xp
3. load win 7 setup cd and click repair your computer , you will now the rest , it is user friendly - for win 7 or Vista

Start your computer and after the BIOS screen disappers , begin rapidly pressing PF8 until the Windows Boot Options appear. You should see "Safe Mode", "Boot from last valid configuration", and "Normal Mode", and maybe a few others. Select "Last Valid Configuration." Computer should sucessfully boot.

If computer does not start normally, use this checklist to identify specific symptoms and take the recommended corrective actions to resolve the problems.Perform a Hard Reset Do these actions first to clear all temporary setting before troubleshooting the problem.Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all USB devices and media cards Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at least 15 seconds to drain residual charge

1. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning.

Perform each recommended corrective action and then attempt to restart the computer.Symptom 1: LED lights do not glow, display is black, no fan or drive sounds are heard, and computer does not startIf LEDs do not glow or blink when AC power adapter is attached and power button is pressed, there is no power available to the notebook.

• Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to the notebook.
• Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery, then restart notebook.
• Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then restart notebook.
• If there is no power available at the notebook, contact HP to purchase a replacement battery or AC adapter.

Symptom 2: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Blinking LEDs or beep tones indicate a hardware failure during the pre-start up testing.

• Count number of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing.
• Contact HP for technical assistance. There are no other user-initiated troubleshooting actions until error codes are resolved.

Symptom 3: LEDs glow, fan noise may be heard briefly, display remains black, and computer fails to startup or boot Usually occurs if a component is installed incorrectly, or there is a device conflict or failure.

• Connect an external monitor to check if the problem is the built-in LCD display or graphics card.
• Remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do a Hard Reset .
• If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components.
• Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time.
• Remove and reseat hard drive.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test .
• On newer notebooks, turn on power, press Esc to enter UEFI mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Repair Computer option, or enter Safe Mode and run Memory Diagnostics .
• If all other methods fail , but computer can boot to BIOS, use recovery disk to recover the computer to original condition.
  Note: All programs and data are destroyed during recovery.

Symptom 4: Computer may display an error message on a black screen during startup or boot

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, do the corrective actions listed under Symptom 3 to run memory and hard drive tests.

Symptom 5: Computer displays a blue screen or continually re-starts After an error message is displayed, you can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver.

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run diagnostic Memory test and Hard Drive test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and do one or more of the following:
  • Select Disable automatic restart on system failure to view error message.
  • Run Repair Your Computer .
  • Run Last Known Good Configuration .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Run a Microsoft system restore .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Uninstall recently installed programs .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update .

Symptom 6: Computer displays the Windows logo screen and stops respondingIf no error message displays, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced boot options ,and select Disable auto-restart to view error message.

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9) .
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) . .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs .

Update Computer After Resolving A Problem When the computer starts into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start-up problems.

Perform a Hard Reset Do these actions first to clear all temporary setting before troubleshooting the problem.Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all USB devices and media cards.Disconnect the AC power adapter, remove the battery, and then press and hold the power button for at least 15 seconds to drain residual charge.Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of a disk drive and fan turning.Perform each recommended corrective action and then attempt to restart the computer.Symptom 1: LED lights do not glow, display is black, no fan or drive sounds are heard, and computer does not startIf LEDs do not glow or blink when AC power adapter is attached and power button is pressed, there is no power available to the notebook Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to the notebook Connect a different AC power adapter and remove battery, then restart notebook.Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then restart notebook Symptom 2: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start Blinking LEDs or beep tones indicate a hardware failure during the pre-start up testing Count number of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing Symptom 3: LEDs glow, fan noise may be heard briefly, display remains black, and computer fails to startup or boot Usually occurs if a component is installed incorrectly, or there is a device conflict or failure Connect an external monitor to check if the problem is the built-in LCD display or graphics card Remove all CD/DVDs, SD cards, USB devices, peripherals and do a Hard Reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original component Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time Remove and reseat hard drive If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test On newer notebooks, turn on power, press Esc to enter UEFI mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Repair Computer option, or enter Safe Mode and run Memory Diagnostics If all other methods fail , but computer can boot to BIOS, use recovery disk to recover the computer to original condition Symptom 4: Computer may display an error message on a black screen during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message

If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, do the corrective actions listed under Symptom 3 to run memory and hard drive tests.

Symptom 5: Computer displays a blue screen or continually re-starts After an error message is displayed, you can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver.

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run diagnostic Memory test and Hard Drive test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and do one or more of the following:
  • Select Disable automatic restart on system failure to view error message.
  • Run Repair Your Computer .
  • Run Last Known Good Configuration .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Run a Microsoft system restore .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then select Uninstall recently installed programs .
  • Select Boot into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update .

Symptom 6: Computer displays the Windows logo screen and stops responding If no error message displays, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced boot options ,and select Disable auto-restart to view error message.

• Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message.
• Search www.hp.com for terms in error message.
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and select Restore the BIOS defaults (F9) .
• If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) . .
• If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options , and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs .

Update Computer After Resolving A Problem When the computer starts into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start-up problems.

Here are a few things you can do or try Restart the computer. If you are already in Windows, you can do this from the Windows Start menu, go to Turn off computer and click Restart. As the computer restarts, watch for a progress bar at the bottom of the screen. press F8 about once every second. Immediately press F8 before the progress bar reaches the right side of the screen. From the Windows Start-up menu, highlight Safe Mode and press Enter. Wait for your desktop to appear, and then make the necessary repairs (for example, uninstall programs or devices). When the repairs are done, restart the computer, and allow it to boot normally. Alternate: From the Windows Start menu, click Run. In the Open field, type MSCONFIG and click Ok. On the BOOT.INI tab, check /SAFEBOOT. Click Restart when prompted.

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UBCD4Win is a bootable CD which contains software that allows you to repair, restore, or diagnose almost any computer problem also has a bios reset tool which can remove your password and bios password
you will have to burn it to a disk as an ISO then you will have to boot from the disc During the boot process you will see on the screen to press a certain key to enter setup Press and hold that key during the boot up process to enter BIOS the scroll down to advanced bios features press enter change your first boot device to cd press escape then press f10 to save to cmos to restart (note after you have removed your password you will have change first boot back to your hard drive) Hope this helps

A little clarification - I assume you actually mean you were installing Windows 7 on your computer?
If you have a valid Windows 7 CD/DVD, put it in the drive of the computer, restart and enter the BIOS setup screen (you will see instructions on the screen as the computer boots up, might say press "esc" or "delete" key to enter BIOS or something similiar.)
MAKE SURE that the PC can boot from the DVD drive; this is normally an option in the BIOS marked "boot order"; make sure the CD/DVD drive is at the top.
Restart and the installation should start again.

Not good.
OK, Tap F8 when the computer is starting up.
When you see a menu, choose "Last Known Good Configuration".
That may undo what you did.
If not, hit "Delete" when the computer is starting up to get into BIOS.
Look for "Halt On" and choose "No Errors".
Save and restart.
If still nothing, get into your BIOS again.
Look for "External Cache" and "Disable".
Restart and see if you can start up windows.
If you can, get into BIOS again and "Enable External Cache" as this will effect your system's performance.
If you still can't get into windows try Safe Mode by tapping F8 again.
Do a "Scan Disk" by clicking on computer, right clicking your C: drive and look under tools. If necessary, do a "Disk Defrag" after.
The second last step is a "System Recovery" which you should look up how to do for your computer, as HP is different from other computers etc.
The last step? Reinstall operating system.

Hi,
For Windows XP Home
Restart your computer and before the appearance of the boot screen hit F8 to get the booting option list. From the list select Safe Mode in order to start your computer in Safe Mode.
Once the computer has booted in Safe Mode go to Start > Run and type c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataWindows Genuine Advantage (where C: is usually the system drive).
Right click the DATA folder and choose Properties. Now go to the security tab and in the Group or user names section click on Users. In the permission for user section make sure you check all the check boxes under the Allow column: Read & Execute, List Folder Contents and Read. Click OK and then restart the computer. Now you should be able to validate your Windows copy.


For Windows XP Professional
In Windows XP professional there is no need to boot in safe mode. Just go to Start > Run and type c:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataWindows Genuine Advantage. There you will find the Data folder. Right click on it and follow this path: Properties > Security tab > Users > Permission for users section and verify the Allow column for all the check boxes to be selected. If not selected, do it yourself.

Now restart the validation process.

for more help go here:
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2006/03/07/bypass-and-disable-genuine-windows-validation-check/

You can trying using safe mode
To get there depends on your OS

If your using Windows 98:

• Restart the computer.
• Just after the POST diagnostics and memory count, start pressing the F8 key
• On the Startup Menu, choose Safe Mode

or you may use the system configuration Utility Method.

• While in Normal mode, Close all programs.
• Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click OK
• In the System Configuration Utility, on the General Tab, click the Advanced Button
• In the Advanced Troubleshooting Settings dialog box, check Enable Startup Menu. Click OK. Click OK again when the System Configuration Utility reappears.
• You will be prompted to restart the computer. Click Yes. The computer will restart in Safe mode.
• When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again and uncheck "Enable Start-up Menu." under the Advanced Menu, then click OK and restart your computer

Windows Xp:

If Windows XP is the only operating system installed on your computer, booting into Safe Mode with these instructions.

• If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power
• Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
• Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
• Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.
• Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
• When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.

To use the System Configuration Utility method

• Close all open programs.
• Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click OK
• The System Configuration Utility appears, On the BOOT.INI tab, Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and then click OK and Restart your computer when prompted.
• The computer restarts in Safe mode.
• Perform the troubleshooting steps for which you are using Safe Mode.
  When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again, on the BOOT.INI tab, uncheck "/SAFEBOOT" and click OK to restart your computer

Windows as part of a multiboot system
Use this method ONLY if you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer.

• If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power
• Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
• When the Boot loader menu (list of the available operating systems) appears, use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the version Windows what you want
• Press Enter, and then immediately begin tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears.
• Scroll to and select the Safe mode menu item , and then press Enter.

Windows Vista:

• Turn the computer on or Restart the computer
• Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Boot Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
• Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected (the top option)
• Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
• When you are finished with troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.