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    BIOS password lockout

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Dao2, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. Dao2

    Dao2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,

    Haven't been here for a while :eek: And this doesn't exactly have to do with windows but the lappy does have windows on it and it's about software so ;p

    My lappy has a bios password now and I don't know what it is no is it likely that I'm going to find it out :( Is there anyway to restore it? Flashing or anything? I don't mind loosing any of the bios settings they were probably messed up in the process... So can anyone please help? Getting into the bios has a password as well as booting up the OS so I'm completely locked out :(

    Thanks in advance!

    Dao2-SKP
     
    Dao2, Sep 11, 2008
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    It is against the site rules to discuss this topic.

    If the laptop is truly yours and not stolen then you should know your own password.
     
    nizzy1115, Sep 11, 2008
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  3. Dao2

    Dao2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is, if I provide a photo of the lappy and the order number would the topic be ok?

    It's a dell XPS M1530.
     
    Dao2, Sep 11, 2008
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  4. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    ^ Most definitely!
     
    makaveli72, Sep 11, 2008
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  5. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Yep...as mentioned, discussion of bypassing security measures like passwords for any reason is against the forum rules.

    Contact Dell and they should be able to assist you.
     
    Kdawgca, Sep 11, 2008
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