Hi Rev Charlie!
If you have access to a working computer, download this tool called OPH Crack:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/ophcra ... p/download
- be sure to download the file ending in ".iso"
Then you need an application to make a bootable CD, I use ImgBurn:
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/imgburn.html
Install ImgBurn, then use it to create a bootable CD from the OphCrack file ending in ".iso"
That makes a bootable CD that runs Linux. Put it in the CD of your Windows 7 computer and boot from the CD. When it asks just accept the defaults, then run the password crack tool on your laptop. It can take a while - 10 minutes or more - but usually gets the job done. View and write down the password it finds, then reboot the computer and login.
Good luck! Call me if you need to.