So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 4:57 pm
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 
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So just bought this TB...
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Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:21 pm
Just the OS is locked out? If so what version of windows are you using? What Kind of Toughbook?
Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:30 pm
Its a cf-30. Win XP pro. I did F2 but that has a password too.... looking for options. Thanks
Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:07 pm
What is your model number exactly?
Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:14 pm
On boot tap slowly F8 to go into safe mode to check and see if the passworded the hidden administrator account.
Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:18 pm
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 ??Tactmedic wrote:Its a cf-30. Win XP pro. I did F2 but that has a password too.... looking for options. Thanks
Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:19 pm
This is the model he has Rick..Toughbook wrote:What is your model number exactly?
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
Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:23 pm
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
Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:38 pm
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...
Re: So just bought this TB...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:07 pm
Doesn't sound too hard. what is TPM?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...