BIOS Password

[Zbawic]

I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the
password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the
password and access the BIOS?

 

[Gordon]

I have a laptop whose BIOS is password protected but the
password is unknown. Is there a way to bypass/reset the
password and access the BIOS?

What make of laptop?

 

[Guest]

Only one option here: open your computer and disconnect
the memory battery on the motherboard for at least 10
seconds. This will erase the machine's BIOS memory and
will help you to use your stolen computer...

 

[Zbawic]

It's an HP.....and no, it's not stolen.

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What make of laptop?


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[D.Currie]

Is this something new? I've changed out quite a few batteries on laptops,
and they're usually the same cr2032 that you find in desktops.

I haven't taken apart my newest laptop, but if they don't have a battery,
what do they have?

 

[Guest]

Carey could be right, in case they don't have a battery
they most likely have a sort of flash eeprom to keep the
settings alive while powered down....
I'm sure that the newer types of laptops don't have
batteries any more but I've yet to encounter one...
anonimous

 

[Crusty \(-: Old B@stard :-\)]

Unplug it from the wall outlet. Remove the battery pack. Then remove the
bios battery for about 5 minutes to clear the bios. Note: this will reset
the bios to default values and your computer "will" behave differently,
until you reapply the proper settings. And, no! Can't help you with the
proper settings as they vary with machine and individual preferences.

--
Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

 

[Crusty \(-: Old B@stard :-\)]

What holds the settings when it is not plugged into an outlet and the
battery pack is disconnected (-:

--
Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

 

[Gordon]

It's an HP.....and no, it's not stolen.

Only asking because if it's a Toshiba then your only option is to take it to
a Dealer with proof of purchase. But yours isn't, so you're OK!

 

[Gordon]

Carey could be right, in case they don't have a battery
they most likely have a sort of flash eeprom to keep the
settings alive while powered down....
I'm sure that the newer types of laptops don't have
batteries any more but I've yet to encounter one...
anonimous

AFAIK my Toshiba Tecra 9000 only has the main chargeable battery........

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

It's an HP.....and no, it's not stolen.

Hi

HP - BIOS PASSWORD SECURITY CHIPS
http://www.pwcrack.com/security_chips_hp.shtml

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

What holds the settings when it is not plugged into an outlet and the
battery pack is disconnected (-:

Hi

An EEPROM I would think...

Most laptop computers feature enhanced security for the BIOS settings:

http://www.pwcrack.com/security_chips.shtml

 

[Crusty \(-: Old B@stard :-\)]

Yes, that would work. But now the question is, "why do desktops still use
batteries"?

--
Regards:

Richard Urban

aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

Yes, that would work. But now the question is, "why do desktops
still use batteries"?

Hi

Most likely because it is a cheaper and simpler solution, and the extra
security isn't so much needed either, when did you last time lug around
with a desktop computer on a business trip or similar ;-)