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| Thread ID: 21814 | 2002-07-04 10:12:00 | Cant get to BIOS at startup | John W (523) | Press F1 |
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| 59867 | 2002-07-04 10:12:00 | Purchased a 2hd laptop, all legit etc, but it demands a Password a few seconds after the power on button is activated. At the time, the screen is typical black DOS, typeface the same. Win98 has not yet been started. The password is difficult to remember, I would like either to remove it, or make it somewhat more meaningful. Advise gratefully received. Thanks....John. |
John W (523) | ||
| 59868 | 2002-07-04 10:49:00 | To change your bootup password you will need access to the BIOS. The key combination to do this varies between different brands and is sometimes displayed at startup. It is usually a F1, F10, Esc, or Del. If you post the brand someone here might be able to tell you. You will probably have to type the password to get into the BIOS first. Once you are into the BIOS it should be a simple matter to change the password. Another alternative would be to reset the BIOS password using jumpers on the motherboard but this can be difficult on a laptop. |
Tristan Speak (465) | ||
| 59869 | 2002-07-04 10:54:00 | Some laptops (eg Compaq Armarda 1500) allow you to change the password from the entry screen, by entering the correct password, followed by a specific character (you need the manual for that, or you need to share a little detail of make and model so someone can assist) Others need the full BIOS access (eg Toshiba 1700). You obviously know the password so you are almost there! |
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