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Old June 16th 04, 02:42 AM
Travis
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Does anyone know how to prgram in a password in order to
boot up the computer?

Thanks

Travis
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Old June 16th 04, 03:42 AM
Jason Haynes
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Enter the BIOS and enter a password in the security menu.

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Does anyone know how to prgram in a password in order to
boot up the computer?

Thanks

Travis



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Old June 16th 04, 04:42 AM
Frank GoBell
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Travis wrote:
Does anyone know how to prgram in a password in order to
boot up the computer?

Thanks

Travis


If you're talking about a password that is required when the computer first
starts - but well before Windows starts - you want to set that in your
computer's BIOS if it allows it. Start your computer and watch the screen
carefully. It will have a line (the exact wording will vary) that instructs
you to press a key or key combination to run Startup (usually something like
F2 or F10). Press it, and you will be taken to the pages that permit you to
modify your BIOS. What you'll find depends on the specific BIOS you have,
but look for something labeled Security or Password.

Note that if you set this password and forget it, it is very difficult to
remove it - it usually involves re-jumpering a part of your motherboard.


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