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Question posted by duncanpeyton5 on August 22nd, 2023

How Can I Hard Reset My Compag Pc That I Cant Sign Into

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on August 22nd, 2023 10:12 PM

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The Compaq 500B is an older model of computer, so the process of hard resetting it may be different than for newer models. Here are the steps on how to hard reset your Compaq 500B PC that you can't sign into:

Turn on the computer and immediately press the F8 key repeatedly, about once every second, until the Startup Menu appears.

Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter.

Once your computer boots into Safe Mode, open the Control Panel.

In the Control Panel, go to System and Security > Recovery > Advanced Startup.

Click on the Restart now button under Advanced Startup.

Your computer will restart and boot into the Advanced Startup Options menu.

Select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC > Remove everything.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the hard reset.

This will erase all of the data on your computer, so make sure to back up any important files before you start.

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