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Toshiba needs password

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Athenia, 2009/09/30.

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    Athenia

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    [FONT= "Comic Sans MS"]I bought a laptop 2 months ago and I still can't figure out where to get the password to start it. I saw it run before I bought it But wasn't told it needed a password. It is a Toshiba Satellite PS181C-00CET, can anyone point me in the right direction please? :([/FONT]
     
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    Previous owner.
     
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    Athenia

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    Thank you Whiskeyman, I did try that in the very beginning, but call me stupid I bought my laptop at the local flea market and have been there many times since trying to locate the seller but have had no luck. Most everyone says I got taken, I'd like to think the old guy just forgot to give me the password. I still hold out hope.
     
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    Arie

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    Is this a Windows password or a BIOS password... A BIOS password will be shown as soon as you turn on the computer, while the Windows password will be required when you see the Windows login (welcome) screen.
     
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    Look up your model at the Toshiba website. I can't see that number you quote, so check if it is correct and search for "all models ", the search is set for recent models. Get the system manual/user guide at least and check through it, it should talk about a BIOS password if one is set.

    There will also be other helpful information for when you get it going.

    Matt
     
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    Athenia

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    Sorry I haven't been online to check out any answers, thank you for your patience I will give the drivers a try
     
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    thank you very much for your patience and I will look it up and see what I can find out thanks again
     
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    It doesnt get to any log on page at all it just comes up and says password
     
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    Yes it should work in Windows ME.
     
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    Arie

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    NO. You are trying to get access to a BIOS password.

    BIOS passwords in laptops are hard to reset, I will provide a link for you, but first:

    I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DESTROY YOUR LAPTOP ION THE PROCESS.

    Read the whole document & decide if you want to do it. If it was me, I bring it to a Toshiba repair shop.

    How To Clear Your Toshiba Bios Password
     
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