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Lost BIOS password

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Geoff Hands, 2008/04/19.

  1. 2008/04/19
    Geoff Hands Lifetime Subscription

    Geoff Hands Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    My PC running XP Home won't boot. I can get into CMOS set-up utility to try to reset so as to boot from CD and then try repair or re-instal , but I get a demand for a password and I don't know what it is. The PC maker who originally installed has gone out of business.
    Is there any way I can work around this password problem ?
     
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    mickzer

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    Have you tried leang the password blank?

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    PeteC

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    Please be aware of our Posting Rules - specifically #6 .....
     
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    Arie

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    BIOS passwords can be reset by removing the CMOS battery (and leaving it without power for a few (3?) minutes). Obviously you'll lose any/all BIOS settings.
     
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    Geoff Hands Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    solved !

    Thank you both. I took the opportunity to put a new battery in, whilst I was at it.
     
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