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So just bought this TB...

#1 Post by Tactmedic »

And I need to get the Admin rights for it- I contacted the seller but they do not return any messages. Is there anyway to fix this? I'd hate to do a total OS install :pat:
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Re: So just bought this TB...

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Just the OS is locked out? If so what version of windows are you using? What Kind of Toughbook?
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Re: So just bought this TB...

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Its a cf-30. Win XP pro. I did F2 but that has a password too.... looking for options. Thanks
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Re: So just bought this TB...

#4 Post by Toughbook »

What is your model number exactly?
Rugged Toughbooks of all types... CF-31s, CF-30s, CF-29s, CF-19s, CF-52s, CF-53s, CF-74s, CF-H2... Hmmm... What else can I buy, build or modify?

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On boot tap slowly F8 to go into safe mode to check and see if the passworded the hidden administrator account.
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#6 Post by toughasnails »

Tactmedic wrote:Its a cf-30. Win XP pro. I did F2 but that has a password too.... looking for options. Thanks
Oh boy...now we/you have a problem. Did the seller say it had a BIOS password ? We stay away from any Toughbook that has a password...good for parts if it's cheap enough. You can turn on and off your WIFI ??
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Re: So just bought this TB...

#7 Post by toughasnails »

Toughbook wrote:What is your model number exactly?
This is the model he has Rick..
Model Number : CF-30FASAXAM
Status : DISCONTINUED
MSRP : $4,499

Description: WinXP (Vista COA) , Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 1.60GHz (Centrino), 13.3" XGA Touch, 80GB, 1GB, Intel 802.11a/b/g, TPM1.2, Bluetooth, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, Wireless Ready, No Drive
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Re: So just bought this TB...

#8 Post by Tactmedic »

Toughbook wrote:What is your model number exactly?

OK let me see what is says- CF-30FASAXAM then it also has AB0123456789 and under that 8GKSB65384

hope this helps and thanks :salute:
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Re: So just bought this TB...

#9 Post by Toughbook »

If your BIOS has TPM installed you may have to live with the password. You can try unplugging from mains, removing the battery, removing the bottom plate, removing the CMOS battery and also the RAM and then try to start it up. It will not boot, of course. Reinstall everything and try it out. I have cleared one laptop like that...
Rugged Toughbooks of all types... CF-31s, CF-30s, CF-29s, CF-19s, CF-52s, CF-53s, CF-74s, CF-H2... Hmmm... What else can I buy, build or modify?

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Re: So just bought this TB...

#10 Post by Tactmedic »

Toughbook wrote:If your BIOS has TPM installed you may have to live with the password. You can try unplugging from mains, removing the battery, removing the bottom plate, removing the CMOS battery and also the RAM and then try to start it up. It will not boot, of course. Reinstall everything and try it out. I have cleared one laptop like that...
Doesn't sound too hard. what is TPM?
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