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dopey02
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_ 		1. July 2009 @ 02:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey everyone,

I was given an old computer from work and i wanted to format it and start fresh but i i have no passwords and i cant get into bios setup to boot from windows cd. Again no password. How can i get windows cd to boot up so i can format HD?

Thanx
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varnull
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_ 		1. July 2009 @ 03:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
take the bios battery out and leave it overnight .. or look for a "clear cmos" jumper on the board.. usually a red jumper (not always by any means) and often very near the bios battery.. remove the battery and leave the jumper in the clear position for a couple of minutes will usually clear all bios passwords and restore factory settings.

BUT .. will this old free computer from work run xp?
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