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How to setup BIOS password

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by hungnguyen_72

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Hi All,

I would like to ask a question about BIOS password.

I would like to setup a password for a computer, which is mailnly used by kids. I do not want kids get into BIOS and destroy it. I did try the set password selection in BIOS but it does not work because they still be able get into BIOS even they do not enter password. Moreover, after setting up the password, when starting a computer, it asks to enter password again. My point is to setup a password for kids, who can't access the BIOS. The others are running as normal without asking any password. Please help me. My computer is IBM

Bye
Hung Nguyen

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by elf555

Mr. Hung it sounds like you enabled Boot password I think you need BIOS setup password they should both be there. Or maybe BIOS administrator password.

by hungnguyen_72

I did try to setup the passwprd in BIOS, which is under Security. However, it does not work for me for several reasons:

1. When pressing F1, there is a prompt of asking to enter t he password. I still be aable to enter BIOS by simply clicking ENTER without entering password. Therefore, it can't prevent the kids doing something to corrupt the BIOS.

2. Whenever booting the computer, the computer will ask to enter password to enter the password to run the computer. I do not want to be like that.

My main point is to freze the BIOS from the kids, so that they cannot access the BIOS and destroy it. If you know any thing, please let me know. Thanks a lot.

P.S. It is similar from school system; students can't access into BIOS/CMOS. How can they do at school?
Thanks for your help again

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