Home > Ask the Windows Security Experts > Ask the Experts Archives, Inactive Questions & Answers > How can I retrieve a BIOS password?
Ask The Windows Security Expert: Questions & Answers
EMAIL THIS

How can I retrieve a BIOS password?

Roberta Bragg EXPERT RESPONSE FROM: Roberta Bragg

Pose a Question
Other Windows Security Categories
Meet all Windows Security Experts
Become an Expert for this site


Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us   


>
QUESTION POSED ON: 11 March 2003
I have forgotten the BIOS password, obviously making it difficult for me to log in. I have checked the "always" option as well. How do I go about retrieving this?

>
EXPERT RESPONSE
You may need to contact the manufacture of your hardware. Some systems may have maintenance backdoors or other ways to regain access. Alternatively, you may be able clear the BIOS password by flipping the appropriate jumper or dipswitch on the motherboard. Again, seek expert help. Computer Hope also has recommendations on common BIOS passwords that you might try.


Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us   


RELATED CONTENT
Ask the Experts Archives, Inactive
Recovering files from a Windows 2003 server
Converting user IDs to SIDs
Problems opening Group Policy snap-in
Problems accessing database files
Security configurations preventing programs from running
Adding domain groups using GPOs
Accessing the VPN after lock down
Resetting the default password policy
Conflicts among multiple GPOs
Methods for changing password policy settings

Authentication
Correct improperly assigned user rights in Windows XP
How do I track file access in Windows folders?
Password security in Windows XP Professional
Cool things about security, nothing about Britney Spears
Sharing files and folders in Windows XP
Reduce resistance to creating strong computer passwords
Crack the admin password in Windows XP
Looking ahead to life without passwords
Learning center: Remote access authentication
Troubleshooting your Windows-based VPN
Authentication Research

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
BIOS password hacking
Program helps admins control user privileges in Windows
Implement Group Policies on a mixed domain
VPN connection issues post Windows XP SP2 upgrade
Windows features you can live without
Stopping NUll sessions in Win2000
The top five Windows security threats - A hacker's valentine
Password issues during Windows 2000 upgrade
Viewing hidden storage drives on a Windows 2000 machine
Prevx

RELATED GLOSSARY TERMS
Terms from Whatis.com − the technology online dictionary
patch  (SearchWindowsSecurity.com)

RELATED RESOURCES
2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems
Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts
Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary



Search and Browse the Expert Answer Center
Search and browse more than 25,000 question and answer pairs from more than 250 TechTarget industry experts.
Browse our Expert Advice

HomeNewsTopicsITKnowledge ExchangeTipsAsk the ExpertsMultimediaWhite PapersIT DownloadsBlogs
About Us  |  Contact Us  |  For Advertisers  |  For Business Partners  |  Site Index  |  RSS
SEARCH 
TechTarget provides enterprise IT professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective IT purchase decisions and managing their organizations' IT projects - with its network of technology-specific Web sites, events and magazines.

TechTarget Corporate Web Site  |  Media Kits  |  Reprints  |  Site Map




All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2004 - 2008, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Policy 		  TechTarget - The IT Media ROI Experts