In a message dated 09/20/2006 20:15:00 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
But if someone else gets into a computer using that method he MIGHT damage the computer or gain access to files that he shouldn't. I was just expressing doubt while thinking that you must believe that it would work. I have to try it on my own machine to be ceratin, but I have no reason now to doubt that it will. ^v^ ^v^ ^v^~~~~ Paris's Reply To Jim's message ~~~~^v^ ^v^ ^v^ Jim It is so easy, and I am relaying only information that’s in the public domain. XP has more holes in it than a big chunk of smelly French cheese, but the latter is a greater deterrent. I know that you have lots of copies of your installation disk, well just read this _http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=305_ (http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=305) Or try this (it don't work with laptops) If you cannot access the machine after if has been powered up, it is still possible to get past the BIOS password. The BIOS password is stored in CMOS memory that is maintained while the PC is powered off by a small battery, which is attached to the motherboard. If you remove this battery, all CMOS information (including the BIOS password) will be lost. You will need to re-enter the correct CMOS setup information to use the machine. The machines owner or user will most likely be alarmed when it is discovered that the BIOS password has been deleted. On some motherboards, the battery is soldered to the motherboard, making it difficult to remove. If this is the case, you have another alternative. Somewhere on the motherboard you should find a jumper that will clear the BIOS password. If you have the motherboard documentation, you will know where that jumper is. If not, the jumper may be labelled on the motherboard. If you are not fortunate enough for either of these to be the case, you may be able to _guess_ (http://www.tech-faq.com/reset-bios-password.shtml) which jumper is the correct jumper. This jumper is usually standing alone near the battery. If you cannot locate this jumper, you might short both of the points where the battery connects to the motherboard. If all else fails, you may have to clear the BIOS password by resetting the RTC (Real Time Clock) IC (Integrated Circuit) on your motherboard. Many RTC's require an external battery. If your RTC is one of this type, you can clear the BIOS password just by unsocketing the RTC and reseating it. If you want even more ways go here _http://www.experts-exchange.com/Security/Q_20465657.html_ (http://www.experts-exchange.com/Security/Q_20465657.html) Regards Paris [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
