Top 4 Options to Reset Windows Password

Forgot Windows password? Don't feel frustrated or annoyed. Windows has some handy features that allow you to recover or reset Windows password on your own, for whatever reason you cannot gain access to your user account. Below are listed 4 of them. These Windows password reset methods will work in all versions of Windows like Windows 7, Vista and XP.

Option 1: Windows Password Hint

Whenever you create or change Windows password, there will be an opportunity to type a password hint to help you remember the password. When you enter a wrong password in the Windows logon screen, the password hint will be displayed to remind you of how you made up your password (if you have created one). This is the easiest method to recover a lost password in Windows as far as I know. To in case that others will take advantage of the password hint, please note it should be vague enough so that nobody else can guess your password, but clear enough that it will remind you of your password.

Option 2: Windows Password Reset Disk

This is an easy and effective method but you must have created a Windows password reset disk first, before you lost Windows password. But please note that the password reset disk will only work for the account it was created for and cannot be used to reset the password of another account.

To create a password reset disk, you firstly need to log on Windows and enter User Accounts by clicking Start button, Control Panel, User and Family Safety, and User Accounts. Then you can click Create a password reset disk on the left pane (Just as shown on the below picture). A password reset disk wizard will come up, and then you can follow it to create a password reset disk.

If you forgot Windows password, boot your computer to enter Windows logon screen. You'll get the reset password option when you type an incorrect password at the logon screen and press Enter. Click on the option and the password reset wizard will pop up to guide you to reset Windows password.

Option 3: System Recovery Options

Apart from Create a password reset disk, the System Recovery Options can also help you when you need to reset Windows password. You can either use a Windows installation disc or the recovery options provided by your computer manufacturer to access the System Recovery Options. Of course, you can also create a system repair disc by yourself.

1. Type system repair disc into the search box in the Start menu and press Enter.

2. Insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and hit Create disc.

This creates the system repair disc. To start the System Recovery Options, insert the system repair disc into the optical drive and reboot the PC via the disc. Select your Windows installation from the list when prompted. The System Recovery Options are now displayed.

Option 4: Windows Password Reset Software

Considering that many users never create a password reset disk or system repair disc, here we list option 4 - Windows Password Reset Software. The big advantage of this option is that you can reset the password easily in 5 minutes, without doing anything to in case of a lost password, like creating a disk. And it can help you reset Windows password whether you can log on your PC or not. There is plenty of such software on the Internet. Here we suggest Windows Login Recovery.

1. Download and Install Windows Login Recovery in any accessible computer.

2. Create a bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive with the software.

3. Set CD-ROM or USB device as the first boot device in BIOS for your PC.

4. Boot your PC from the created CD/DVD or USB flash drive and reset Windows password.

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Intel Technology Peak Light There Is No Light

An early version of Intel technology connection will not use the Light Peak of light, as a practical realities dictate a more conventional technology, according to industry sources familiar with Intel's plans for the Light Peak.

Light Peak has been touted by Intel as the holy grail connector technology, imagine it as a single replacement for the various cables that currently leads on the monitor, external drives, scanners, printers, and anything else that plugs into a computer.

As originally proposed, the technology of fiber optics connecting multiple devices to a PC with an optical fiber line. But early versions of Light Peak will use copper instead of light-based technology, according to industry sources familiar with Intel's plans.

LightPeak significantly faster than USB 3.0, carry data at 10 gigabits per second in both directions simultaneously. The connection speed will not be affected by the transition to copper, according to several sources.

LightPeak is on track to appear in products in the first half of 2011 - and possibly the beginning of the year rather than later. Intel has received support from both Sony and Apple, which is expected to be among the first to use the technology.

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3rd Stage Opening Windows with Ubuntu Password

Lost is a problem commonly faced by mankind. If you forget your Windows login password, no way to recover it using the Ubuntu Linux operating system.

The first thing to do is create a Live CD or Live USB stick Ubuntu Linux. Ubuntu Live will be used to boot into the system and perform the procedures required to dismantle the Windows password earlier.
The easiest way to do that is by downloading and running UNetbootin. This simple application will download the selected Ubuntu version and install on the flash that you prepared.
The second stage is to install Open Source utility called chntpw. This is done from Ubuntu by running Synaptic Package Manager.

To be able to get chntpw, Synaptic Package Manager should be directed to look at storage applications Universe. This can be done by clicking the Settings menu> Repositories in Synaptic window. Then, check the option 'Community-maintained Open Source software (universe) "and click Close.
After that, click the Reload button and Synaptic will download the latest package information from the Universe. When finished, type chntpw on the Quick Search box.
If it appears, check the box on the side chnptw writing, choose 'Mark for Installation'. Then click Apply to install it.

The third stage is to change the Windows password with chntpw.

1. Mount the hard disk / drive that contains your Windows installation 
2. Open the hard drive it (click on Places) and record labels drive that appears on the menu bar window file browser 
3. Open a Terminal window (Applications> Accessories> Terminal) 
4. Type the following command in Terminal:cd / medials 
5. Type: cd [label hard drive that you noted earlier] 
6. type: cd WINDOWS/system32/config 
7. To change the Administrator password, type the command: sudo chntpw SAM 
8. You will see several commands that you can choose, the command is safest to create a password to be blank. Do this by pressing the number '1 ', then press' y' to confirm 
9. Select '2 'to change the password to a particular word, but this has a greater risk of error 
10. To change the passwords of other users (non-administrator), type the following command (from Terminal): sudo chntpw-u [user name] SAM

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Dell Will Release New Android 2 Tablets

Want to repeat the success of Streak, Dell plans to add variants tablets by launching two new products. Streak Dell's second generation and a new tablet is still a secret.
Streak Dell made its debut in Indonesia since October 2010 ago. Tiny tablets at once became the first Dell tablet that uses the Android operating system.
Booming public interest in any of these products, Dell claims to have sold to thousands of units since its launch a few months ago.
"At the beginning of launch Streak sold over 1000 units, and until now the number may reach 2 to 3 times," said Willy Hendrajudo Marketing Manager, Consumer Business Dell Indonesia.
Seeing this phenomenon, Dell optimistic to continue to launch variants of tablets that will be released several months ahead.
"Yes, in Indonesia we will be releasing the Dell Streak 2 and a new tablet in February next," promised Willy, after launching new products in the FX Plaza, on Thursday (12/09/2010).
Dell Streak 2, supposedly has slightly better specifications than its predecessor. For example, use larger resolution 1280 x 800 pixels. While the first generation Streak just 480 x 800 pixels.
"Dell Streak 2 also later will use the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor," added Willy.
Besides Streak 2, Dell will also promise to bring the tablet with a larger screen size. Unfortunately, Willy is still reluctant to divulge detailed product specification in question.

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2011, Intel Atom for Smartphone Not Ready Launched

It seems, for your gadget enthusiasts who want to try the Intel Atom-powered smartphones have to be patient anymore. The reason, recently stated that Intel Atom-based processors for smartphones yet ready to be launched in the year 2011.
As the information quoted by Electronista via Ubergizmo, Thursday (9 / 12), chairman of Intel, Paul Otellini recently stated that the smartphone will be powered by Intel Atom processors will not debut until next year.
Intel Atom processor is meant here is the processor Z600, where the processor is still continues to undergo testing process before it will be launched to the market.
According to Paul, the testing process that takes at least the worst until the next year. Because, Intel did not want the processor output is prepared specifically for smartphones that do not work properly.
With so naturally, if then Paul and all other Intel leaders decided to postpone the release date back Intel Atom (Z600) to the market.
But, whether the delay was to test the Intel Atom processor (Z600) or only part of Intel's sales strategy right?
Clearly, if the note of the statement that Paul Otellini disclosed recently, it looks like the consumer who wants to try out an Intel Atom-powered smartphone (Z600) most likely only able to enjoy such sophisticated smartphones in 2012.

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Claimed Apple Completes - Specifications iPad 2

Apple plans which will present two more hot iPad. News tergress indicate if the vendor bitten apple logo it has completed the finalization of the specification of the firmware and hardware that will be used iPad second generation.
According to a report quoted by the Daily Tg and quoted on Friday (09/12/2010), Apple intends to release next spring iPad.
Meanwhile, the news site DigiTimes claims that the hardware manufacturers iPad - Foxconn - currently has a 100-day break before the production phase in effect. Where 500 thousand units of them staying digadang will be made in this inaugural production.
IPAD is still a mystery. The reason, Apple is still not comment on the presence of the gadget itself though is a lot of news out there that blow.
But that almost certainly is, IPAD 2 will come with the camera on the front to allow users to run features FaceTime.
FaceTime is a feature of Apple's video conversation that utilizes the internet network. FaceTime technology are now present in the iPhone 4.

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Lenovo Ideapad U460, Laptop Thin With Prima Security

Lenovo at the end of 2010 it released the latest thin laptops. Products named Ideapad U460 is intended for professionals who like carrying a thin laptop anywhere, with excellent safety features.
According to Lenovo, Ideapad U460 is made for professionals or home users. With a thinness of less than 1 inch, this laptop including lightweight and easy to carry or inserted into the bag.

Lightweight and Slim Design
Ideapad U460 is tested detikINET have black and silver color combination. With 14-inch screen sizes, this laptop is quite comfortable when used for typing documents, browsing, or watching HD movies.
Part naterai this laptop is designed with a neat enough, so there was no bulge in the back of the body of the laptop. For keyboard design, this laptop uses chiclet type keyboard which is on the rise. When used to typing it's also quite comfortable.
One thing that attracted attention was the touchpadnya Ideapad U460, which comes with design rough spots. Glossy material that blankets are now fused with a touchpad keyboard design with smooth spots.
Appearance and design makes your fingers feel comfortable to act above the touchpad. Then for the problem of left-and right-click, the button too soft. There is no stuttering when detikINET impression drag & drop in a file.

In general, this laptop keyboard design is very simple. The power button located on the top left side, while some small indicator on the top right.
On the right side of the body of the laptop there are 3 pieces USB plug, micro SD slot, power adapter port, wifi panel, and audio jacks. While on the left there are three ports: eSATA, HDMI, and LAN. Right at the bottom right corner of the keyboard are finger print is one advantage of this laptop.
One other advantage of this product is on the bottom of the netbook. With diusungnya design, users will be very easy to upgrade or replace the RAM.

Highlighting Side Security
This product offers excellent security features for its users. With finger print selection option and Veriface Log-on, users who want a high privacy on the laptop it works it's very appropriate to have this laptop.
When Windows standby, this laptop will lock by default. When you wish to log in again, users will be offered a login with veriface (software built-Lenovo) or a finger print.

Performance Graphics
In terms of processor, detikINET have tried their performance for about a week. Processor Intel Core i5 540M (2:53 GHz) is quite able to handle full HD 1080p video streaming from YouTube, like other similar products. Not only that this laptop can also be used for watching movies. Mkv full HD quality.
In terms of graphics Ideapad U460 equipped with Nvidia GeForce 305M. Minimalist graphic has been steady enough to do the decoding MPEG-2, variants of H.264 and VC-1 1080p for multimedia content. Very smooth. Similarly, when tested detikINET for rendering video format. Avi for about 30 minutes.
Well, when burdened with a variety of tests above, this laptop is hot enough at the bottom of the keyboard. As a result the bottom of the palms were also hot.
When used was limited to an office job and play the kind of Office. Mp3, this laptop is more than enough. While it used to edit photos on the 3000 pixel resolution with some pretty heavy effect, the laptop is still able to work without a hiccup.


Battery Performance
Of the vacant position, this laptop battery charging takes about 2.5 hours. For battery life, detikINET test it by opening the Firefox browser and WiFi in the state continued to burn. As for setting the display, this laptop is set in the normal (default). The result Ideapad U460 can survive in the duration of 5 hours: 09 minutes: 16 seconds.
Not only that, detikINET any benchmarking test battery with Imtec Battery Mark 1.1. This laptop is loaded tests with 100 percent processor load continuously. As a result, Ideapad U460 is able to survive for 3 hours: 10 minutes: 46 seconds.


Conclusion:
With all the character it has, in my opinion detikINET, Lenovo Ideapad U460 suitable for young executive class, such as the Account Executive who liked the presentation with a laptop.
The character is elegant, with silver line combined silver color keyboard feels very fitting with masculine character. Moreover, added thin size that is almost like the size of the MacBook. Users who are interested can mergoh pocket for USD 599, or about Rp 5.3 million.

Pros:
+ Light weight slim design
+ Fairly cheap price
+ There's an HDMI port and eSATA


Disadvantages:- The bottom of the keyboard feels a little hot

General Specifications:

    * CPU: Intel Core i5 540M (2:53 GHz)
    * OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
    * GPU: Nvidia GeFore 305M
    * Display: 14 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
    * Memory: 4 GB DDR3
    * I / O: 3 USB, HDMI, eSATA, LAN, SD card slot, VGA
    * Storage: 500 GB

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