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Passwort on E6510 Bios Updater .exe

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Virtualizer, Sep 30, 2010.

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  1. Virtualizer

    Virtualizer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Folks,
    I just downloaded the actual Bios Updater A05 from the Dell Homepage.
    When I start the .exe it opens a window to enter a password.

    (Just to prevent questions: it is not the bios passwort or the system or windows password, I guess the installer is for what reason ever password protected?!?)

    Is anyone here with more information about it?

    Thanks!!! :)
     
    Virtualizer, Sep 30, 2010
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  2. GKDesigns

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    Never seen that. Is your notebook BIOS password protected?

    GK
     
    GKDesigns, Sep 30, 2010
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    VeryOldGuy Notebook Consultant

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    The BIOS updater is asking for a password in Windows because the BIOS is secured with an admin password.

    You must either:

    > Supply the BIOS admin password at the Windows prompt or

    > Change the BIOS settings to remove the admin password before launching Windows and running the updater in Windows.
     
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