Password protection

senorwipesalot

I inherited a computer which is password protected.If i change the c drive will i get access or is the password stored on the ram?

leeroybrown

Do you mean a BIOS password?

If it's a BIOS password then it's stored in neither. It's saved on a small chip on the motherboard. Sometimes they can be reset using a 'jumper' on the system board or by removing the battery from the board. Sometimes they can't be reset without a special code that the manufacturer will have to generate for it (for which they'll want proof of purchase/ownership).

senorwipesalot

tried the battery removal but no joy.is there a tutorial on the jumper out there?

leeroybrown

Post up the make and model number of the PC/laptop that you have the problem with and someone will tell you what you might be able to do.

Naikon

You could try placing the BIOS chip under a UV light. Should do the trick. EEPROM chips aren't on friendly terms with UV radiation.

Capt'n Midnight

Naikon wrote: »

You could try placing the BIOS chip under a UV light. Should do the trick. EEPROM chips aren't on friendly terms with UV radiation.

a) These were rare before pentiums , and even then usually for the keyboard controller

b) if the flash is wiped then you have just bricked the motherboard and it's game over unless you have access to an programmer and a copy of the BIOS

ballinue

There is software called " Ophcrack" that will bypass the password I am assuming it is the log in password you need and the machine boots up to windows log in screen. you might be able to download the program on another computer and write to CD and boot from CD and follow instructions.
remember it has to be an ISO file to make the CD a bootable disc. if you are in Midlands I have CD.

CreepingDeath

senorwipesalot wrote: »

I inherited a computer which is password protected.If i change the c drive will i get access or is the password stored on the ram?

On some motherboards there's a clear bios jumper that needs to be set.
So all is not lost until you post the motherboard make and model.

U_Fig

have you tried reinstalling the OS it's prob not a bios password

dinadana

If you are using Mac i can recommend you ProteMac LogonKey. It's soft for protect your data and also make usb key for access comp. http://www.protemac.com/logonkey/

practice

Have a look at the free download here, www.pccmos.com

MichealKenny

BIOS or Login?