When i switch on it goes to password for hdd normallhy i just input the password and go ahead - now when this comes up it puts in a line of asterisks - i am unable to put in my password. i am also unable to go to the recovery disk supplied as pressing and releasing F12 does not work and goes straight to password entry - resulting again with a line of asterisks. HELP Peter

* Brand and model needed for specific information.
* Check your warranty and call for support.

*** Following is for information only***
* I've had this problem with my Kindle Fire HD 7". I found that other (non-kindle) apps does not adjust for specific screen sizes. I came across similar problem with my Samsung Galaxy smart phone. You may have to tilt the tablet several ways to get the screen to switch into a wider mode (twist around or flip screen).
* There is another problem with the "Pop up" input screen as it will cover you input location. This hides what gets typed into the entry line. Results in a lot of typos or spell checked and changed into another word (that changes the meaning)
* I've found that if your waiting for an entry to "enter" and switch back to the original page, it may help to press the "<" back arrow to the previous page. This is due to the keyboard or "data entry" window covered your "okay to enter" window.
* Final, In your case. The keyboard does show up. Try to enter password and press "Enter". If this does not work then call for service. Support should be able to walk you through the login process.
* If this is an App then you will need to contact the company of that app. Many put a disclaimer when downloading to inform you that the app may not work or optimized for your device.
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PS; If all else fails then you may need to perform a "Hard Reset". This will return you to a factory setting. It may download the latest operating system.

Restart the computer and tap F2 key during POST to enter System Setup (BIOS). This should prompt for the Hard Drive (HDD) or BIOS password. Knowledge Base

This should help.


While the computer is powering up keep tapping f2.

Turn it off. Press the power button again and keep hitting f2.

It is the WiFi password to the wireless router that it is asking for not your personal password
The WiFi password is usually on the base of the router unless it has been changed by someone

Power button , up volume , n home button will reset it and reset to put new password or just hold power button until it goes off and then hold power button until it comes on then off then press till it comes on

Yes, the individual who programs the router inputs a password of his or her choosing. When any device connects to that router it will be required to supply the same password before the router will allow you access to the Internet. The user of the device must manually input the log-in password once (it will be saved). If you know who programmed the router, you can ask them what the password is.

Continue submitting passwords until the unit asks for your google account sign in. If you have a google account go ahead and sign in. If you don't have a google account type null for the user name and four zeros, ie, 0000 for the password.

When you get a router, it would usually come with a password, automatically locking the WiFi for added protection. You can find the password on the router. Since you said that putting the password makes no difference, it could be because the password was not input correctly, where you have to put the exact capitalization of a letter.

do you know which operating system is on the computer
is it the password for the computer or the internet connection

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/cainabel.html

Cain and Abel is a password recovery tool that enables network administrators to test network security, or home users to recover a variety of stored network passwords. The program reports sniffing and recovery of most popular protocols, including FTP, SMTP, POP3, HTTP, mySQL, ICQ, Telnet and others.

It can also recover passwords hidden behind asterisk (***), stored in VNC profiles, SQL Server Enterprise Manager, Remote Desktop connections and wireless connections.

Other features include LSA Secrets Dumper, Protected Storage password revealer, network enumeration, VoIP filtering and more. Probably one of the most complete network password recovery/security tools you can find.

Cain and Abel is intended for network administrators or advanced users.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Most anti-virus programs will warn you of a password cracking or hacking tool when you install this software! If you don't understand why this is, you should not download this software.

Hope this helps you

It's probably actually a BIOS password. This can sometimes be removed quite easily by removing the dime-sized silver battery for the CMOS. For further information, check out this document.

Try typing in 1234567890 then hit enter and see if that works