I recently inherited a Gateway laptop using XP. I want to wipe it clean with a program I have so I can sell it. The problem is the previous owner has a password on it that I cannot get past. Any suggestion as to how I can get past this password? Thanks1 person needs an answerI do too

Start the computer in Safe mode and log into the built-in account named Administrator . You'll have to know the password, if any, for that account. Once in, go to Control Panel > User Accounts and remove the password from the owner's account.Here's a free program that can wipe the disk clean without having to log in. You could download it on another computer, create a bootable CD or DVD, and run it on the Gateway:CopyWipeBoulder Computer MavenMicrosoft Most Valuable Professional

HI, You may follow the link given below if the password has expired.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321305 Microsoft cannot help you retrieve passwords for Microsoft products that are lost or forgotten. You may go through the article given below."Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwords" Amrita MMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.