My Laptop Harddisk is locked !!!!! Help me ???
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Try browsing this site\n\nhttp://www.elfqrin.com/docs/biospw.html
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Try the safe mode, but I would definatley get your back up disk form the co. I have a hard copy of anything installed in your computer. Most places now, do not give them out, they say the back up is installed in your computer. Always demand the hard copies.\n\n\ndp
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It's really quite easy. here is a small door on the side of the laptop with a screw in it. Remove the screw, and the door. There is a small piece of ribbon connected to the HDD. Just pull it out. Very simple. Try the link, thhey have pictures.
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I would really recommend using NTPassword, it can be found as an ISO.  If you need to remove the drive, then do that if you must.
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Use Fdisk to delete the partition then Reinstall Windows. Doubt its a dead harddrive
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I am far from a computer expert, but if I were in your situation:\n\nI would not authorize any work to be done on my laptop.\n\nI would try to call Gateway and describe the situation to them, including the missing restore disk. You'll need model, ID number of your laptop. Listen to what they have to say. Then you can make an informed decision.\n\nDepending on the problem and the skill of the repair person, be aware that you may not regain any files you had saved on your hard drive.\n\nI hope it goes well for you and would be interested in knowing what you find out.
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In theory nothing can write to it that is why it is write protected. Look up the flash drives web page for instructions on how to unlock it.
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can you tell us what you have tried so far to try and access it ? Also right click on my computer --> Manage and then go to disk management and tell us if you see it there.\n\nIf you need further help or w/e email me :)
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there may be a screw holding the drive in place (usually on most laptops) put a paperclip in the hole in the fornt of the drive to open the drive, then pull the whole thing out. then reverse these steps to put a new one in
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reboot in safe mode and rollback to a previous installation.\n\nedit:\nif you can get to safe mode, then you can safely backup your pictures before you try other options. the "repair" option below is super risky. i tried it recently and it reformatted the hd (not on MY computer, ha ha ha.)\n\nhowever, it is not a disk problem. more likely a program that is running is corrupted (probably an install wizard or install shield.) if you can get into safe mode, answer back and we can help you try to locate the problem.
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Hi,\n\nYou will need a file recovery program. Here are a few that are free.
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try a different usb port .. or...\nYou could try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To: \nstart\nprograms\naccessories\nsystems tools\nsystem restore\nThis process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files. Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.\nE
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i guess there is no way to unlock .you should re-install windows again.
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You talking it has a BIOS password or a boot up password that you cannot get into?\n\nif its the windows logon screen there is a way to get by it.\nWhere do you live?\n\nemail me -- I might be able to help.\nIf people say you have to restore the entire system, they are wrong.\n\nemail me -- lets talk about it.\nsecret not everyone should know.
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Here is the solution:\n\n1.Open My Computer.\n2.Right-click on the HDD and select properties.
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Make sure your machine is setup to boot off of your CD-rom and then insert disc one of your system recovery set (or some name of that nature).  Follow the prompts on the screen with the realization that everything currently on your harddrive will be wiped out!  Good luck!\n\nDrop me a line if you need more help.
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This sounds like a plug got lose.  Unplug the power cord (and main battery if this is a laptop) then remove the plugs in the drive, and reinsert them.   Then apply power and see if the drive is restored.  \n\nThis is just a shot in the dark, but I have seen this situation on a rare basis. \n\nGood luck