I keep getting 'failure to load, need administrator password'. I have no idea what that is, or if I had it I have forgotten it. And I don't have it with any of my saved passwords. How do I recover this?
Login with an administrator account, click on Start menu >> All Programs >> Accessories >> right-click on Command Prompt >> select Run as administrator. 3. And then press Enter to reset the Administrator account password on your Dell Inspiron laptop.
Hi. What am I missing? The question is, "how do I recover my administrator PWD?"
The answer is, "Login with an administrator account. . . ." How do I log in my administrator account if I don't have the administrator PWD.
The analogy is when you lose your SAVED Google passwords, by whatever circumstance, and the verification is another Google account, the PWD for which is also missing.
Murphy's digital tech law: "If it can go wrong, it will in a way a rocket scientist couldn't resolve." Or some such. DrD
@DrNick31522 - Do you have this same problem or are you just commenting on prior posts in this thread?
And always include exact PC model and version of Windows in your posts.
On the sign-in screen, type your Microsoft account name if it's not already displayed. If there are multiple accounts on the computer, choose the one you want to reset. select I forgot my password link located below the password text box. Follow the steps to reset your password.
@RoHe Hi. I have the same problem and was sharing my confusion, which happens since I'm a computer legacy innovator, a fanyc term for someone who's been using computers since the Univac 1050-2. I'm dating myself but it's ok. I was a fun date before I was married.
That's a long-winded explanation about why a little problem like this is aggravating -- I hate it when the computer wins because it reminds me I know just enough to be dangerous and but enough to find a work-around or a posted solution.
[Where's the attach files link?]
Inspiron Specifications
I have the SYSTEM and the HDD PWDs to get me into the BIOS utility.
<Private data removed from public view. DELL Admin>
Set-up utility . . .
Does this help? Or am I a dog in the wrong hunt?? DrD
You could try resetting BIOS on your Inspiron 3650...
Power off, unplug power cord from rear of PC
Press/hold power button for ~15 sec
Open case and remove motherboard battery (check Service Manual for details)
Press/hold power button for ~30 sec
Reinstall battery (Probably time for a fresh CR2032 3-volt coin cell battery, ~$3)
Close up and connect mouse, monitor and keyboard
Reconnect power cord to rear of PC
See if you can boot to desktop now and make whatever changes you want/need in BIOS setup. You may have to set passwords again, assuming they got cleared by the BIOS reset.
(NOTE: I will attempt to delete your first image (above) because it shows personal info that should never be posted in a public forum.)
Same problem, sir . . . TY for the response. I've been living the John Lennon mantra -- Life is what happens when you're making / have made other plans.
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Login with an administrator account, click on Start menu >> All Programs >> Accessories >> right-click on Command Prompt >> select Run as administrator. 3. And then press Enter to reset the Administrator account password on your Dell Inspiron laptop.