It will not let me into anything without the log on

sorry, I get the log on not the black and white

Is this a Windows user name and password or one that will not even let you get into Windows?

 

I suspect that it's a window password as opposed to a bios password.
if my assumption is correct then a fresh reinstall will solve your problems if you can't aquire the necessary username & password.

yes

Does Windows load and then you see the request for user name and password or do you just get a black and white screen asking for the info?

 

Any chance you can contact the donor to get the info you need? Is there a Windows Certificate of Authenticity sticker on the bottom of the laptop? If so, what version?

 

THANKS!!