i have already disconnect the bios battery, but still it ask for password. or anyone know the universal password for this one ?
202514
if u forget the password, go directly at toshiba. But this sound that the computer don't belong to you
118761
You can't. Time to pull the bios and re-progam.
68508
There are only two methods to recover the password:\n\n1. Threaten your brother (this is the easiest method)\n\n2. A hardware modification, and a readily available freeware program to dump and decode the EEPROM data.\n\nYou can find what you need for Option 2 by doing a search for "reset IBM thinkpad A31 bios".\n\nAfter you recover the password that your brother set, be sure to set your own to avoid problems like this in the future.
378005
Try logging in Safe Mode and logging in as Administrator. Then change/remove your password from there. If all else fails, use your Windows Restore CD. If that fails, you can always shut down the machine, open up the case, and find the small battery that is on the motherboard. Remove the battery for a few minutes and it will erase all passwords saved on the system. \n\nNote, if you are trying to access someone elses computer, or a stolen computer. Dont. If its stolen, return it.
305851
if it's the hardDisk pasword, You're stuffed! I don't think you can install a new Hd either!\nIf its just the power on password, hold F8 while booting up and reset it in the Bios.
202610
If it is anything like other bios-generated hard drive passwords, there is only one solution.... get a new hard drive.  The password is on the actually hard drive, even if you try to boot it up on another computer, the password would still be there.  There are company's who can hack the hard drive for the password, but they are quite expensive.  You would be better off to purchase a replacement hard drive, and don't put a password on it next time.
249681
To reset the BIOS (and any password protection on it), remove the small coin-like BIOS battery. You will have to open the case to do this - not a job for the faint-hearted! Somewhere on the motherboard there will be a small cell in a holder.  Take the cell out, wait a minute or so and replace the cell. Put everything back together, start the PC, go into the BIOS settings and reset the date and time and anything else that is needful.\n\n---------------------------------------\n\nThese sites might be useful: http://www.dewassoc.com/support/bios/bios_password.htm\nhttp://www.laptopbits.co.uk/Technical/support3.htm
126855
The only way to get around a forgotten password is to clear it. You can either remove the CMOS battery or reset the jumpers to clear the BIOS settings. Keep in mind that you will have to reset a lot of the settings if they have changed from the default.
330675
On the motherboard there should be a jumper to reset the bios, short it and turn on the computer.  Or you can remove the motherboard's battery for a couple hours to clear the bios.
383965
remove the power . take cover off pc on the motherboard there is a silver battery remove that and on the right at the bottom there is jumper pin red or pink or green remove that  wait 1 mn then put that jumper pin back and the silver battery  cover up pc power back in start up pc password should be gone
224629
go into bios setup...look at the setting for waking up and make sure they are not selected, otherwise someone can turn on your computer just by sending it a fax signal.
474458
You probably have to name it as a "slave" in your BIO's...it is controlled with the controller from your main drive. Look in your help to locate the procedure to open your bios....be dang careful in there though.....\n\n\n=================
445462
I did that once, changed the BIOS setting but didn't SAVE&exit - Here's hoping its not justme thats dumb! ;)
612630
go to dell.com support and look for support on your particular laptop, and you will find how to enter the bios and change or delete it, if it is boot password, to start the laptop, you will have to call dell and see if they will help you unlock it, it is a theft deterrent
103479
Usually your bios is passing off before your hard drive is ready. Try looking for a bios update. If that doesn't work post a comment.
465952
Hi Nic,\n\n       Basically there is one hard disk password in BIOS/CMOS you have to call your computer technician or if you know then clear your BIOS/CMOS jumper settings it will restore your BIOS in company default so if the password is maid from BIOS it will be clear.\n\nKrutarth
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Well do you have a store bought computer or a custom build? Mine has a jumper that you move and then move it back to reset bios but each motherboard is different.