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    BIOS passwords

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fred2028, Dec 9, 2009.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    What is:

    HDD password
    User password?

    I know supervisor password is the thing you type before you get into the BIOS. Just wondering what the other 2 do.
     
    fred2028, Dec 9, 2009
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  2. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    I'm not 100% sure, but how this it used to be, a long time ago..

    Bios password - access the bios and make changes

    HDD password - this password protects access to the local HD controller (but you could still boot from a CD, etc..)

    User password - you need this in order to boot the computer up, every time.
     
    BrandonSi, Dec 9, 2009
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    HDD password = **************
    User password = **********
     
    olyteddy, Dec 9, 2009
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  4. fred2028

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    What was the point of that?
     
    fred2028, Dec 10, 2009
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    I think it was an attempt at humor. I chuckled a bit. :)
     
    BrandonSi, Dec 10, 2009
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I know the HDD password as what you described.
    I assume that is still valid as there is little sense in changing their functions.

    I only suggest a HDD password if you must protect data on the HDD as it can easily become annoying to type it in every time you start your laptop.
     
    DetlevCM, Dec 10, 2009
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