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July 2nd 04, 04:42 PM
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BIOS Password
I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the
password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS? 
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July 2nd 04, 04:42 PM
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"Zbawic" wrote in message
... I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS? What make of laptop?
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July 2nd 04, 05:42 PM
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You'll have to contact the manufacturer of your laptop
and inquire about the availability of a BIOS reset disk. Latop PCs do not have a battery on the motherboard you can remove since it does not exist. -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User "Zbawic" wrote: I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS?
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July 2nd 04, 07:44 PM
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It's an HP.....and no, it's not stolen.
-----Original Message----- "Zbawic" wrote in message ... I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS? What make of laptop? .
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July 2nd 04, 08:41 PM
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Is this something new? I've changed out quite a few batteries on laptops,
and they're usually the same cr2032 that you find in desktops. I haven't taken apart my newest laptop, but if they don't have a battery, what do they have? "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote in message ... You'll have to contact the manufacturer of your laptop and inquire about the availability of a BIOS reset disk. Latop PCs do not have a battery on the motherboard you can remove since it does not exist. -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User "Zbawic" wrote: I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS?
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July 2nd 04, 08:41 PM
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Carey could be right, in case they don't have a battery
they most likely have a sort of flash eeprom to keep the settings alive while powered down.... I'm sure that the newer types of laptops don't have batteries any more but I've yet to encounter one... anonimous -----Original Message----- Is this something new? I've changed out quite a few batteries on laptops, and they're usually the same cr2032 that you find in desktops. I haven't taken apart my newest laptop, but if they don't have a battery, what do they have? "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote in message news:FCFE8193-E970-4FE3-876B- ... You'll have to contact the manufacturer of your laptop and inquire about the availability of a BIOS reset disk. Latop PCs do not have a battery on the motherboard you can remove since it does not exist. -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User "Zbawic" wrote: I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS? .
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July 3rd 04, 09:42 AM
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Unplug it from the wall outlet. Remove the battery pack. Then remove the
bios battery for about 5 minutes to clear the bios. Note: this will reset the bios to default values and your computer "will" behave differently, until you reapply the proper settings. And, no! Can't help you with the proper settings as they vary with machine and individual preferences. -- Regards: Richard Urban aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) "Zbawic" wrote in message ... I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS?
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July 3rd 04, 09:42 AM
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What holds the settings when it is not plugged into an outlet and the
battery pack is disconnected (-: -- Regards: Richard Urban aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote in message ... You'll have to contact the manufacturer of your laptop and inquire about the availability of a BIOS reset disk. Latop PCs do not have a battery on the motherboard you can remove since it does not exist. -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User "Zbawic" wrote: I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS?
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July 3rd 04, 05:53 PM
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Zbawic" wrote in message
... It's an HP.....and no, it's not stolen. -----Original Message----- "Zbawic" wrote in message ... I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS? What make of laptop? . Only asking because if it's a Toshiba then your only option is to take it to a Dealer with proof of purchase. But yours isn't, so you're OK!
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July 3rd 04, 05:53 PM
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wrote in message
... Carey could be right, in case they don't have a battery they most likely have a sort of flash eeprom to keep the settings alive while powered down.... I'm sure that the newer types of laptops don't have batteries any more but I've yet to encounter one... anonimous AFAIK my Toshiba Tecra 9000 only has the main chargeable battery........
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July 3rd 04, 05:53 PM
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Zbawic wrote:
Gordon wrote: "Zbawic" wrote : I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the password and access the BIOS? What make of laptop? It's an HP.....and no, it's not stolen. Hi HP - BIOS PASSWORD SECURITY CHIPS http://www.pwcrack.com/security_chips_hp.shtml -- torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...r/default.mspx
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July 3rd 04, 05:53 PM
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Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) wrote:
What holds the settings when it is not plugged into an outlet and the battery pack is disconnected (-: Hi An EEPROM I would think... Most laptop computers feature enhanced security for the BIOS settings: http://www.pwcrack.com/security_chips.shtml -- torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...r/default.mspx
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July 4th 04, 12:42 AM
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Yes, that would work. But now the question is, "why do desktops still use
batteries"? -- Regards: Richard Urban aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) "Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote in message ... Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) wrote: What holds the settings when it is not plugged into an outlet and the battery pack is disconnected (-: Hi An EEPROM I would think... Most laptop computers feature enhanced security for the BIOS settings: http://www.pwcrack.com/security_chips.shtml -- torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...r/default.mspx
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July 4th 04, 01:41 AM
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Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) wrote:
Yes, that would work. But now the question is, "why do desktops still use batteries"? Hi Most likely because it is a cheaper and simpler solution, and the extra security isn't so much needed either, when did you last time lug around with a desktop computer on a business trip or similar ;-) -- torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...r/default.mspx
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