Password Protecting BIOS, Hard Drive, Etc

[allanc]

In the BIOS of my notebook, I can password protect the BIOS, Hard
Drive, etc.

I am considering adding these extra levels of security and will not
forget these passwords.

My question is how likely (or how safe) is it in terms of these
internal passwords becoming corrupted and me not being able to access
my notebook?

TIA.

 

[ju.c]

It depends on your Notebooks manufacturer. Who made it?


ju.c

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

In the BIOS of my notebook, I can password protect the BIOS, Hard
Drive, etc.

I am considering adding these extra levels of security and will not
forget these passwords.

My question is how likely (or how safe) is it in terms of these
internal passwords becoming corrupted and me not being able to access
my notebook?

TIA.

Extremely unlikely. Note that the BIOS password won't
protect your hard disk.

 

[allanc]

It is a Dell Insprion 1520.

It depends on your Notebooks manufacturer. Who made it?

ju.c









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[Big Al]

And there is a simple reset on the motherboards (or at least I know
there is one on desktops).

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

And there is a simple reset on the motherboards (or at least I know there
is one on desktops).

Indeed there is. However, with laptops it can get a little dicey
to reset a BIOS password. Some have to be returned to a
service centre, with cost charged to the customer.

 

[allanc]

i am trying to make it 'difficult' (but not impossible) for a casual
hacker to get in.
The following passwords can be set in the BIOS:
Admin.
System
Internal Hard Drive

Should I set any/all of them?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

i am trying to make it 'difficult' (but not impossible) for a casual
hacker to get in.
The following passwords can be set in the BIOS:
Admin.
System
Internal Hard Drive

Should I set any/all of them?

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Sorry, I can't tell because the meaning/effect of these
passwords changes from one BIOS to the next. You
need to do your homework and read the manual, then
decide what's best for you.

Note that BIOS passwords offer no protection at all
against "hackers", only against thieves. Hackers are
people who "hack" into your PC through your Internet
connection, which implies that Windows is up and running.
If you want protection against hackers then you should
look at firewalls.

 

[ju.c]

Dell Laptops are among the best for BIOS password security, however,
there is ALWAYS a way in.

A BIOS password is an easy method of securing a Laptop, do it.

Check out these hacks. Not easy, though!
http://www.command-tab.com/2005/12/23/hacking-dell/


ju.c

 

[Farad'n]

In the BIOS of my notebook, I can password protect the BIOS, Hard
Drive, etc.

I am considering adding these extra levels of security and will not
forget these passwords.

My question is how likely (or how safe) is it in terms of these
internal passwords becoming corrupted and me not being able to access
my notebook?

TIA.

Why ask HERE? These passwords have absolutely NOTHING to do with XP.

Ask elsewhere

 

[allanc]

Will do.
Thank you for the input.

Dell Laptops are among the best for BIOS password security, however,
there is ALWAYS a way in.

A BIOS password is an easy method of securing a Laptop, do it.

Check out these hacks. Not easy, though!http://www.command-tab.com/2005/12/23/hacking-dell/

ju.c







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[ju.c]

If you forget your BIOS password for a Dell computer you will need to
call Dell by phone and supply the user information that they have on
record from when you bought it, they will give you the master password.
Each Dell unit has a unique master password that Dell keeps in case you
can't access your computer.


ju.c

 

[allanc]

Interesting info.
In a way, that is a security flaw in itself but maybe there is no
other alternative.
So, if someone steals my notebook, has my addresss, etc they can say
they are me and unlock the BIOS.

 

[ju.c]

They would have to know your Dell login name and password, as well as
your full name, age, address, telephone and payment method, etc. That
kind of information is very hard to acquire.


ju.c

 

[WindPipe]

Why ask HERE? These passwords have absolutely NOTHING to do with XP.

Ask elsewhere

There are quite a few more posts, not too far from this one that require your urgent
attention, and response F@rt'n.

- WindPipe