Google NTPASSWD and see the tutorials and more. This small bootable CD will let you reset the password in about 5 minutes for free.
Some need more help so for that I suggest http://www.lostpassword.com
About those missing restore DVDs. Dell appears to allow you to download those as discussed at http://forums.cnet.com/7726-13974_102-5325452.html?tag=posts;msg5325452
-> Be sure to ask Dell for your copy.
Bob
returned dell laptop with windows vista to factory settings months ago. ready to reinstall everything, but can't remember password and didn't make suggested disc. Any way to change or go around password? Cant do ANYTHING at all without password. Please help me ASAP cuz we saved everything on sister's external hard drive and I am only going to be at her house til tomorrow.

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