A DELL PASSWORD NEEDED

Visit the dell support site. http://support.dell.com

The System Password Feature
NOTE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on the system. However, these features are not foolproof. If the data requires more security, it is the responsibility to obtain and use additional forms of protection.

A system password can be assigned in the System Setup program. After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full use of the system.
When the System Password category is set to Enabled, the computer system prompts for the system password just before the system boots.

To change an existing system password, the user must know the password or change the jumper on the system board.

If a system password is forgotten, remove the computer cover and change a jumper setting to disable the system password feature.

CAUTION: If the system is left running and unattended without having a system password assigned, anyone canaccess the data stored in the system.

Call Dell to send you a laptop menu for the motherboard and there should be a switch to reset the BIOS password.

I recently had a similar problem with a DEll Optiplex GX1. On the motherboard there is a jumper with the letters 'pswd' on it or right next to it. Turn the machine off, remove the jumper and turn it back on; then turn it off and put the jumper back.Turn it back on and you should be in business. I don't know what kind of motherboard a Dell laptop would have, but I imagine it, too, would have a jumper since Dell has their own way of doing things. If you absolutely can't find a jumper, try removing the Lithium CMOS battery.

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