Here is a list of
passwords anyone working with your computer environment will need:
• The Administrator user account password for
your Windows Operating System.
Many times the best way
to solve a problem with a computer that will not boot is to boot the system in safe
mode (a way of starting your computer in a diagnostic mode with a minimum
amount of resources assigned to programs and devices). To log in to the
computer in safe mode, it may be necessary to use the Administrator
account.
• The username and password pair
for a computer administrator enabled account for your Windows Operating
System.
Administrator tasks such
as installing a new printer or application program can only be installed by a
computer administrator enabled account.
• The password for each of your email
accounts.
In order to access your
email, you must have the password associated with that email account.
• The Administrator username and password pair for your DSL or Cable Internet
modem.
If your DSL or Cable
Modem needs to be replaced, this password
is necessary to re-establish your high speed Internet connection.
• The Administrator username and password
pair for your wireless router.
Any changes to the router
- such as a firmware upgrade (fixes to the software on the router that
is supplied by the router manufacturer) – will require the username and password.
• The username and password pair
associated with your anti-virus software.
Many times to de-install an anti-virus product
so that it can be replaced, requires a valid username and password
pair.
Carl Thorne High Tech House Calls Expert Computer Consulting
voice: 404.229.0839 email: carlthorne@hthcatlanta.com web: hthcatlanta.com blog: hthcatlanta.blogspot.com
