"Enter Configuration Password" ...Password not remembered...

[Guest]

My friends on the "System Security" option (when you press F2) to choose the
boot option, does not let me change the boot option, because I do not
remember the "Enter Configuration Password"...password. I can enable, disable
and set up my primary password and/or Admin Password...But the Configuration
password is the one I can not remember! Need to know how to disable it or at
least how to find out what passwsord is the one listed (*******)!

 

[Malke]

My friends on the "System Security" option (when you press F2) to choose the
boot option, does not let me change the boot option, because I do not
remember the "Enter Configuration Password"...password. I can enable, disable
and set up my primary password and/or Admin Password...But the Configuration
password is the one I can not remember! Need to know how to disable it or at
least how to find out what passwsord is the one listed (*******)!

Since you reference "F2", I assume you are talking about a BIOS
password. This has nothing to do with Windows (your operating system).
If you have a desktop computer, you can reset the BIOS to default by
either moving a jumper on the motherboard or removing the motherboard
battery for a while. Sometimes it takes only a few minutes, sometimes a
few hours. Refer to your motherboard manual for details.

If you have a laptop, it is more difficult. In that case, post back with
the make/model of your laptop or call the laptop mftr.'s tech support.

If you aren't talking about a BIOS password, them please post back with
a better description of what you are doing.


Malke

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the reply Malke:
I am talking about the BIOS....My laptop is an Dell Inspiron 5100...Thanks!

 

[Malke]

Thanks for the reply Malke:
I am talking about the BIOS....My laptop is an Dell Inspiron 5100...Thanks!

You will need to contact Dell Tech Support. Here is a TinyURLd link to
Dell's page with details:

How Do I Clear the BIOS Password on My Dell Computer?

http://tinyurl.com/2w8l8l


Obviously you'll need to provide them with some sort of proof of ownership.


Malke

 

[Guest]

Thanks Malke...I contacted dell Support...Of course they asked for my laptop
Service Tag and to who is registered to...And they told me a password over
the phone and it worked!...Thanks! Great help! Now I see the "Enter Config
Password" entry in the System Security section is gone! Well...At least I
will not use it again for some time!
Thanks! Great Advice!

 

[Malke]

Thanks Malke...I contacted dell Support...Of course they asked for my laptop
Service Tag and to who is registered to...And they told me a password over
the phone and it worked!...Thanks! Great help! Now I see the "Enter Config
Password" entry in the System Security section is gone! Well...At least I
will not use it again for some time!
Thanks! Great Advice!

I'm so glad that sorted it for you. Thanks for taking the time to let me
know.


Malke