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Using software to reset a Bios password
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jbmcgee
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29. November 2008 @ 18:29 |
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For some reason, my Bios screen recently came up needing a password whereas it hadn't in the past and I dont think I ever set one. Anyway, I found this freeware:
http://files.filefront.com/Eleventh+Alli...;/fileinfo.html
but, being my 1st time trying to use this or any program like it in the cmd.exe. I dont understand how to "call ?bios320.exe? to the command line (I saved the executable file to my C drive)" (this is from the instructions on the site. How do you call programs in this screen? I've researched and still cant figure out how to do it.
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Swoosh84
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29. November 2008 @ 18:51 |
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What type of Bios do you have?
is it any of the following?
VOBIS & IBM
Dell
Biostar
Compaq
Enox
Epox
Freetech
IWill
Jetway
Packard Bell
QDI
Siemens
SOYO
TMC
Toshiba
If you Bios is any of the above then there is a standard password that can be used.
S~
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 29. November 2008 @ 19:47
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29. November 2008 @ 19:40 |
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The easiest way to reset the bios is to remove the Mobo/CMOS battery.....Its quick and easy and works %110
1. Unplug you Pc form the mains
2. Unscrew the side panel of your PC, so you can access inside the tower
3. Look for a small battery that looks like the one in the links i've provided
http://images.cybertechhelp.com/images/cr2032.gif
http://www.infopackets.com/graphics/cmos+battery.gif
4. Remove the battery, for a couple of minuets.
5. Replace the battery
6. Replace the panel, Boot you computer, and then access your BIOS settings....They will be set to the defult Settings.
Gollan
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 29. November 2008 @ 19:41
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jbmcgee
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29. November 2008 @ 20:04 |
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I have Phoenix Bios. Do not suggest I use this program?
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29. November 2008 @ 20:07 |
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Software doesnt always work, plus its normally more work. I also have phoniex Bios I have a toshbia pc, and this method has always worked when I have been repairing others PC's
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jbmcgee
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29. November 2008 @ 20:10 |
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Cool, thanks for the help.
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Swoosh84
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29. November 2008 @ 20:10 |
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The password will probably be 'phoenix'. ALl lower case.
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jbmcgee
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29. November 2008 @ 20:15 |
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That's one that I actually didn't try.
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Swoosh84
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29. November 2008 @ 20:28 |
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29. November 2008 @ 20:29 |
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Originally posted by jbmcgee:
That's one that I actually didn't try.
Yes! Did it work though ?
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jbmcgee
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29. November 2008 @ 20:50 |
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No, phoenix in all lower or upper didn't work, next Im going to try unplugging the battery. Thanks anyway.
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