Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Aye, and almost all laptops made in the past 15-20 years are jumperless, and that includes bios clear. Try yanking out the main battery and the nvram battery. While letting it sit a few hours, goggle for bios password reset info for that model. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 4, 2010, at 9:22, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Most motherboards identify the BIOS jumper with small letters next to the jumper. Another clue is that the BIOS jumper is usually off by itself. Third clue is that many motherboards made in the last 7-8 tears are jumperless meaning the processor jumpers are not there, and that makes it easier to find the BIOS jumper. Should be a jumper o the MB somewhere that will reset the password. Do some Googleing and see. That is typical with a desktop machine - if there is a BIOS password the removal and replacement of the password jumper clears the password. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:17 AM OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don't have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
I followed Loren's advice and did a clean Vista install. I then installed all the updates, including ser pack 2. I'm told that Vista is not a bad system after the updates, we'll see. So far its cooking good. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Should be a jumper o the MB somewhere that will reset the password. Do some Googleing and see. That is typical with a desktop machine - if there is a BIOS password the removal and replacement of the password jumper clears the password. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:17 AM OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
That linux-burn-the-program-to-a-CD utility works quite nicely, takes about 5 min once you get the CD burned. Boot off the CD, the program finds the password file, you can change or delete it, and Bobbie's yer auntie. --R On 12/4/2010 8:17 AM, l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
I had Vista for a while - then, it slowed dramatically and I could not understand why. I decided to reinstall and start over. I had the original recover discs that came with the laptop - but once installed again, it locked the administrator out - according to Toshiba I needed to return the machine for warranty work - which always costs $30 or $40.Instead of putting more $ into Vista I'd go ahead and buy Win7 from Costco. It is a major improvement over Vista IMO. Now that I've gotten used to Win7 quirks it is a improvement. The biggest problem I have with Win is when navigating folders. If I delete a folder for instance, the cursor pops back up to the top of the page when the delete is done. A PITA then working with stuff because I must keep navigating back to where I was. Unfortunately there are problems with the drivers I am still fixing. But my printer (an HP Photo 7230 or something) only had a fix for the driver - there was no direct driver for my printer and I am using a driver for another HP machine - which doesn't have the proper stuff to use the Card Reader on the printer. HP says that's the best driver available. So for now, I have features on my printer I am unable to use. I had to visit various manufacturer sites to get driver updates for the sound card, mouse, etc. PITA - but it's still better than Vista. I am not a fan of Vista. I still prefer XP Pro to either of these. IMO all MS does with these new OS's is add some lights and colors when they should have just fixed the true problems. I don't think XP had many problems but my new laptop came with vista and XP did not have the correct drivers to run the SATA HD (trust me, I tried). Drivers are available but MS (deliberately IMO) made it very hard to install those drivers. Lots of fun - LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Harry Watkins Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 8:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I followed Loren's advice and did a clean Vista install. I then installed all the updates, including ser pack 2. I'm told that Vista is not a bad system after the updates, we'll see. So far its cooking good. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
I've heard that. Unfortunately this is a Laptop and taking it apart down to the MoBo is not something I'm looking forward to. I did change the laptop screen in my Acer laptp and it was pretty easy... watched it done on Youtube which made things go easy. Don't know if ya'll know it, but there are many very helpful Instructional videos on YouTube that I find very helpful. Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: LWB250 Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 8:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help Should be a jumper o the MB somewhere that will reset the password. Do some Googleing and see. That is typical with a desktop machine - if there is a BIOS password the removal and replacement of the password jumper clears the password. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:17 AM OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Thx Rich - will see if I can find it. LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 9:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help That linux-burn-the-program-to-a-CD utility works quite nicely, takes about 5 min once you get the CD burned. Boot off the CD, the program finds the password file, you can change or delete it, and Bobbie's yer auntie. --R On 12/4/2010 8:17 AM, l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Bios password is a whole different game than a Windows password, fortunately its easier to defeat. All you have to do is reset the bios, usually by pulling all power from it. There will probably be a battery on the motherboard... -Curt Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 08:17:13 -0500 From: l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help Message-ID: ceb417fe0c35470e840dfd7e5b621...@larrypc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=utf-8; reply-type=original OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don?t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
I have to believe that it would be relatively accessible, as this is a service item. Give me the model number and let me search - I bet I can find it. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 9:53 AM I've heard that. Unfortunately this is a Laptop and taking it apart down to the MoBo is not something I'm looking forward to. I did change the laptop screen in my Acer laptp and it was pretty easy... watched it done on Youtube which made things go easy. Don't know if ya'll know it, but there are many very helpful Instructional videos on YouTube that I find very helpful. Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: LWB250 Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 8:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help Should be a jumper o the MB somewhere that will reset the password. Do some Googleing and see. That is typical with a desktop machine - if there is a BIOS password the removal and replacement of the password jumper clears the password. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:17 AM OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 11:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Larry T, et al. I have only worked on P3 Dell laptops and they have a chip for password and tag # info. The chip is a small one on the MB that can be shorted out, I found a video on the net, and it worked to get me into the laptop. The tag # info was now gone along with the password. The chip was a write once type of chip and not re-programmable, AFAIK.. YMMV Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 12/4/2010 8:17 AM, l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Most motherboards identify the BIOS jumper with small letters next to the jumper. Another clue is that the BIOS jumper is usually off by itself. Third clue is that many motherboards made in the last 7-8 tears are jumperless meaning the processor jumpers are not there, and that makes it easier to find the BIOS jumper. Should be a jumper o the MB somewhere that will reset the password. Do some Googleing and see. That is typical with a desktop machine - if there is a BIOS password the removal and replacement of the password jumper clears the password. Dan --- On Sat, 12/4/10, l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: l02tur...@comcast.net l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 8:17 AM OK Guys - I have a similar problem on a used Dell Laptop- but it seems the PO passworded the BIOS. Before Win launches it asks for a PW and so far nothing has gotten me past it. I asked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don't have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Another one is called Windows Ultimate Boot CD (I think); when I forgot the password for an old laptop, colleague burned me a copy of this so that I could reset the password. Same CD has lots of other tools on which are really meant for professionals or people who can afford to spend a lot of time playing around. -Max From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Rich Thomas Sent: Wed 11/24/2010 12:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I had some old box that had a password on it, I found some unix boot program you put on a CD (which one of those things might have been) that would bring the computer to life, find the winders password file, and give you an option to change or remove it. Worked great, took about 5 min to do. --R On 11/24/10 12:53 PM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need anything on the computer now, I'd suggest a clean install of XP Pro if you have it. Or a clean install of anything. THat should eliminate whatever garbage the employees put on it. Yes, that's a very good idea! Get rid of all of the viruses, trojans, adware, and other nasty stuff. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/ For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com http://www.okiebenz.com/ For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
A great idea that I am in the process of doing. The computer had a Vista disk that I used. After I finish my stock trades this morning, I'll switch computers and check it out. Thanks Harry On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need anything on the computer now, I'd suggest a clean install of XP Pro if you have it. Or a clean install of anything. THat should eliminate whatever garbage the employees put on it. Yes, that's a very good idea! Get rid of all of the viruses, trojans, adware, and other nasty stuff. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need anything on the computer now, I'd suggest a clean install of XP Pro if you have it. Or a clean install of anything. THat should eliminate whatever garbage the employees put on it. Yes, that's a very good idea! Get rid of all of the viruses, trojans, adware, and other nasty stuff. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
I had some old box that had a password on it, I found some unix boot program you put on a CD (which one of those things might have been) that would bring the computer to life, find the winders password file, and give you an option to change or remove it. Worked great, took about 5 min to do. --R On 11/24/10 12:53 PM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need anything on the computer now, I'd suggest a clean install of XP Pro if you have it. Or a clean install of anything. THat should eliminate whatever garbage the employees put on it. Yes, that's a very good idea! Get rid of all of the viruses, trojans, adware, and other nasty stuff. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
That is the NT password tool I had some old box that had a password on it, I found some unix boot program you put on a CD (which one of those things might have been) that would bring the computer to life, find the winders password file, and give you an option to change or remove it. Worked great, took about 5 min to do. --R On 11/24/10 12:53 PM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you don't need anything on the computer now, I'd suggest a clean install of XP Pro if you have it. Or a clean install of anything. THat should eliminate whatever garbage the employees put on it. Yes, that's a very good idea! Get rid of all of the viruses, trojans, adware, and other nasty stuff. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Need computer help
I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Loginrecovery.com can help, all you need to do is follow their instructions and wait ~ 3 days for them to get the pass decrypted. Walt On Nov 23, 2010 11:06 PM, harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net wrote: I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Harry, No need to wait 3 days. go to this website: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/tp/passrecovery.htm It lists 10 password decrypters or resetters. I use # 2 but it looks like #3 is easier to use. Both 2 and 3 reset the password to Meaning put nothing in the password line or no password. After that is done, you can set the password to whatever you like. If you don't need anything on the computer now, I'd suggest a clean install of XP Pro if you have it. Or a clean install of anything. THat should eliminate whatever garbage the employees put on it. HTH Loginrecovery.com can help, all you need to do is follow their instructions and wait ~ 3 days for them to get the pass decrypted. Walt On Nov 23, 2010 11:06 PM, harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net wrote: I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
Harry, Go here http://www.pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/ Read the instructions. Download Offline NT Password Registry Editor. Burn a cd from the ISO. I've used it on a number of Vista systems that the owners have forgotten their passwords. Russ W. _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT Need computer help I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 426/3275 - Release Date: 11/23/10 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help
I was going to say use ntpasswd at first, but figured loginrecovery would have the least overall hastle, besides typing in the keydump. All the above are good tools though, and ntpasswd is my tool of choice when there's no need to preserve the password. Walt On Nov 23, 2010 11:35 PM, Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks guys, I'm going to my daughter's for Thanksgiving and I sent her the information. I asked her to burn me a cd to bring back home Friday. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
