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MICKIT
12-07-2005, 04:10 PM
Could any one tell me how to set the BIOS poweron password. I need to stop any one using my computer. Thanks.
dajogejr
12-07-2005, 04:44 PM
Normally...once you get into BIOS, it's pretty self explanatory...
Without knowing what kind of BIOS you're on...

There should be an "Other" or security, or password option....
MICKIT
12-07-2005, 04:53 PM
Thanka dajogejr, i will have to have lok in the BIOS then.
Midknyte
12-07-2005, 04:53 PM
BIOS passwords aren't that effective, since you can just reset the cmos/remove the battery.
crossedup
12-07-2005, 06:44 PM
Unless its a Thinkpad, horrors. :eek:

Otherwise, what midnyte said.
Midknyte
12-07-2005, 06:53 PM
with laptops it's a little different. I'd say you're more of a danger to yourself if you forget the password.
Sterling_Aug
12-07-2005, 07:26 PM
Toshiba laptops are also know for horro stories if the BIOS password is lost.

That is until I found out the "secret" trick to reset them. I now buy password protected Toshiba laptops, reset them, then sell them for a profit. I can also reset a password for a user and charge them less than the $70 that Toshiba Factory Repair charges.