I have, in total, wasted 6 hours and USD29.99 just to retrieve a forgotten password. Not to say that the USD29.99 software was totally a waste!! I was not even using it to finally get back the password.
My bad day started with trying several passwords that I have used earlier, to see if it could hit any of that shitty password that I have entered for this laptop.
Next, google several solutions but it was not working because ultimately it came back to the same screen that required an admin password (which I couldn't remember!).
Next, stop trying google solution and opt for password reset software that need to pay for it. Yes, bought one and you know what, buy things in a frustration is always a bad idea. The password reset disk couldn't burn to a USB. Knowing that this locked laptop doesn't have DVD drive. So, just screw it!
Lastly, retry keying in passwords for one more round and it lock in successfully...
Lesson to learn: I will never ever change my password if I'm away from it for more than 1 week...and
8008i, I screw you!
