BIOS password

[Greg Gallagher]

I'm trying to password protect my computer at the DOS level
by setting the security tab of the BIOS (by pressing F1
during booting). I do get the administrators password and
confirmation, but this does not prevent the Windows XP OS
window from opening. Is it possible to do this as it was in
the past?

 

[Longhorn]

It has nothing to do with XP. It depends on the type of BIOS your
motherboard has. They're all different. Contact the manufacturer of the
motherboard.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Greg;
The security tab in BIOS has nothing to do with DOS.
You need to check the motherboard/computer manual for details or
contact the manufacturer as they are all different.

 

[Wesley VogelX]

Greg;
Setting a password in your BIOS might keep a second grader out, but not a
third grader. All anyone has to do is pull out the battery and replace it.
There went your password.
Wes

 

[Dave Taylor]

Have you tried 'syskey' ?