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  1. SOD'EM
    I haven't a clue where to put this because my head is all over the place. My father has had a stroke, and has also got pneumonia. He is now on Palliative care, so it's just a matter of time now. My Dad was a hoarder, so there is a mountain of Paperwork for me to go through, but as far as I know, he has not made a will. He has a Daughter to a previous marriage, but she has had nothing to do with him for many years, and will probably never find out about his death. Then there is my older Brother whom himself has disconnected from our family, and he has not been seen for 15 years or more. Then there is me, the only one who had time for him, and lived nearby. For years I have practically been his carer, but not claiming anything for it. I am the only person who has access to the property, and will have to arrange, and pay for the funeral. His house is not worth much, but is paid outright. I would think that if he had done a will, he would have left everything to me, and I doubt anybody would have contested it. With the above information, does anybody know what happens next, and what I should do? Thanks in advance.
  2. SOD'EM
    Why would manufacturers do this? Bloody thing cost me over a grand :/
  3. SOD'EM
    It only lets me make a new partition on drive E: etc. The words 'extend volume' on Drve C: are greyed out.
  4. SOD'EM
    I have shrunk D, but it won't let me expand C.
  5. SOD'EM
    Thanks dx. Then what?
  6. SOD'EM
    Just a quick one guys if you can help. I have just bought a new Laptop with 1TB Storage. The main storage is on D: Drive (934GB) and not C:. Now C: drive is nearly full. Can someone tell me how to transfer space from D to C please. I am using Windows 10. Thanks SOD'EM
  7. SOD'EM
    I've been asked by my Step Father to enquire about reclaiming Mis-sold PPI by the TSB on a loan he got back in the eighties. I've never had PPI myself so although I know it's a big thing now, I have no clue on the process of claiming. I know it is advised on this site to NOT use a PPI Claims Company because of the charges incurred. What I have been looking for is a Template Letter I could use to print off and maybe help him as best I can. Also, with the TSB now being Lloyds, can he still make a claim? If so, to whom? I also doubt he would know his old account number etc. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
  8. SOD'EM
    I'm giving it to a friend Bazza. It only cost £20 at a Car Boot Sale. He's out of work, so thought this may help him with his Job Hunting.
  9. SOD'EM
    Reinstalled Vista from the copy I dowloaded. Everything ok now. Except for all the updates I will now have to do. Thanks guys for all your help.
  10. SOD'EM
    I copied the iso image using software called 'Rufus' to the pen drive to make Bootable. Pressed F12 on start up and selected USB Drive. It did seem to do the trick as the password wizard came up. It asked me what drive was the password reset disk, so I selected the only one there (Hirens). Then it said 'this is not a password reset disk. I have noticed on the Boot screen (safe mode, normal start etc), the first option is 'Repair your Computer' Maybe that's the problem. I'm downloading a copy of Vista now. I'll try the repai option first. If that doesn't work, I'll just do a full OS Install, and update Drivers from Dell. Just trying to avoid that though, as it takes time.
  11. SOD'EM
    Just tried Hirens password reset. Got to the password reset wizard part, but it then told me 'this is not a password reset disk' :/
  12. SOD'EM
    I'll just dig out my flash drive. Think I already have password bypass software on it.
  13. SOD'EM
    Would this not have sufficed? ^^^^^^
  14. SOD'EM
    I feel the previous owner must have known a bit or two about computers. I think that the Hidden Admin account has been disabled. There are just the same 2 accounts in both normal mode, and Safe Mode. They both have names of the previous owners. The first one has Admin rights, the other only Basic.
  15. SOD'EM
    I can get into the laptop by using the 7 digit service code to get Dell to generate a password. Once in, there are 2 accounts. Admin and Basic. Basic needs no password, but Admin does. Once in, I can start CMD Prompt, but not as Admin without a password. I have started it in Safe Mode trying a few things suggested on the Internet, but I can still only see the same 2 accounts. Not the hidden Admin one. I would have to dig around for ages to find a Flash Drive (decorating at the moment, and I haven't got a clue where things are), so I'll hang on to see what dx can do. But thanks again Bazza. PS. Got no original disk as laptop is rather old. Inspiron 1520.
  16. SOD'EM
    Thanks dx. Unfortunately, the previous owner has left a password protected Admin account on it. I am unable to start cmd prompt in elevated mode without that password.
  17. SOD'EM
    Well I'm in now, but only under a standard user. Is there anyway to pass the Admin lol?
  18. SOD'EM
    Brilliant BazzaS. Worked 1st time. Thanks a bundle mate.
  19. SOD'EM
    I can't access anything with F2, F8 or F12. Just a white screen with black writing asking for a password.
  20. SOD'EM
    Got a Dell Laptop from a Car Boot Sale for buttons, but it's password protected. I can't even start it in Safe Mode or Boot Options without Admin Password. Is there a way I can bypass it without paying for software? OS is Vista Home Basic. Thanks.
  21. SOD'EM
    I think your right DX. The only damage I can see is a few small scratches on the contacts, but the problem probably lies deeper than that. My laptop doesn't detect it at all. I thought it would but tell me it can't be read, or it is corrupted etc. I'm in deep doodoo now.
  22. SOD'EM
    Hi Guys, I was doing a favour for a friend by copying all his photos etc from a Micro SD Card to an External HD. Unfortunately I dropped it and didn't reallise until it had been walked on many times. Although it is still in tact, I can see a few scratches on the copper connections. I have put it in a new SD Card Adapter, and put it in my Laptop, but nothing comes up. I will be in a bit of bother if I can't rescue his files, as there are a lot of important things on it. Am I doomed, or is there hope? Thanks in advance.
  23. SOD'EM
    Just restarted it and it's been on the welcome page for ages, so maybe it did work after all lol. Just waiting now.
  24. SOD'EM
    I did rename it, before I transfered it to a Flash Drive. I didn't use capitals, but I wouldn't have thought that would make a difference. When I right click on it, there is no option to install it. Just open it etc. Double clicking it just opens it in Notepad.
  25. SOD'EM
    Also, when I put in my wireless password, it says The network password needs to be 40 bits or 104bits depending on your network config. This can be antered as 5 or 13 ascii characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters.

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