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Default BIOS Password Quiry

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by James Martin, 2013/08/03.

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  1. 2013/08/03
    James Martin

    James Martin Geek Member Thread Starter

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    I am trying to access the BIOS on a fairly new Gateway laptop (NV52L15u - Windows 8), but the system is asking me for a password. The owner has no such knowledge of a BIOS password outside of the Windows log-on password, which does not work on the BIOS.

    So far, I have tried...

    cmos
    bios
    admin
    administrator
    owner
    password
    gateway

    I have also tried the S/N number to no avail.

    Does anyone know of a default Gateway BIOS password? I have never heard of such a thing myself.
     
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    rsinfo

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    Most of the time BIOS password is not set. Its blank.

    Somebody must have set the password & then forgotten all about it.

    Resetting the password may be possible, but I don't know if we can discuss it here.
     
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  4. 2013/08/04
    James Martin

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    I assume one can reset the BIOS password by clearing the CMOS memory via jumpers, but I imagine they may be hard to get to on a laptop without tearing it apart.
     
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    rsinfo

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    Maybe Gateway service people can help you. Why don't you call them ?
     
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    Missing or Invalid Passwords or Product Keys * - We follow Microsoft's Policy regarding missing or invalid passwords here; meaning that we cant help you, and don't want this information to be posted here. This also applies to Content Adviser Configuration Information and Product Keys.
     
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