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the password for bios has been changed

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by newdawnxxxxxxxxx

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i left my computer in what i though safe hands they managed to wife some system files i have a reboot disc but have since found out they have changed the bios password and i cant access ANYTHING without this can i disconnect the hard drive so it can boot from the a drive with the startup floppy or it there a default password i can type in it is a dell comp with pheonix bios

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by tom.greendyk

There is usually a jumper on the motherboard that allows you to reset the BIOS password. You;d have to check your computer manufacturer's documentation (or look on their web site) to see which jumper it is.

Tom G

by dougroswell

Just remove the CMOS battery, a quarter like battery on the motherboard, that will clear the password.

by dougroswell

Just remove the CMOS battery, a quarter like battery on the motherboard. Then after 30 seconds replace the battery, that will clear the password. T

by jschein

3 things...

1) Next to the battery on the motherboard there are 3 little copper pins. 2 of them have a black connector on it. Move it to the opposite 2 for 5 seconds, move back, turn on.

or...
2) Remove the battery for a 5-10 minutes with system unplugged

or...
3) If it is a dell laptop, you must contact dell.

Good Luck.

by nicolas.cadrin

There is one other option to your problem BUT it's very risky so I strongly recommend to follow the jumper solution or to contact the DELL helpdesk.
Some batteries are welded to the motherboard so you can't just remove it. you have to take a electrical resistance and put it each side of the battery to bypass the battery, wait 15minutes and remove it (the resistance) and reboot. Again, THIS IS A LAST RESORT SOLUTION.

by jkaras

Since they "wifed" your puter you may have to make some expensive offering to it and gentle coaxing or sweet nothings to get it to play nice nice with you. If that fails put on a wife beater shirt and show it whose boss. Good luck man.

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