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Using software to reset a Bios password

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  1. jbmcgee

    jbmcgee Member

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    For some reason, my Bios screen recently came up needing a password whereas it hadn't in the past and I dont think I ever set one. Anyway, I found this freeware:
    http://files.filefront.com/Eleventh+Alliances+Bios+v+32/;5061958;/fileinfo.html

    but, being my 1st time trying to use this or any program like it in the cmd.exe. I dont understand how to "call “bios320.exe” to the command line (I saved the executable file to my C drive)" (this is from the instructions on the site. How do you call programs in this screen? I've researched and still cant figure out how to do it.
     
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    What type of Bios do you have?

    is it any of the following?

    VOBIS & IBM
    Dell
    Biostar
    Compaq
    Enox
    Epox
    Freetech
    IWill
    Jetway
    Packard Bell
    QDI
    Siemens
    SOYO
    TMC
    Toshiba

    If you Bios is any of the above then there is a standard password that can be used.

    S~
     
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  3. gollan

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    The easiest way to reset the bios is to remove the Mobo/CMOS battery.....Its quick and easy and works %110

    1. Unplug you Pc form the mains
    2. Unscrew the side panel of your PC, so you can access inside the tower
    3. Look for a small battery that looks like the one in the links i've provided

    http://images.cybertechhelp.com/images/cr2032.gif
    http://www.infopackets.com/graphics/cmos+battery.gif

    4. Remove the battery, for a couple of minuets.
    5. Replace the battery
    6. Replace the panel, Boot you computer, and then access your BIOS settings....They will be set to the defult Settings.

    Gollan
     
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  4. jbmcgee

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    I have Phoenix Bios. Do not suggest I use this program?
     
  5. gollan

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    Software doesnt always work, plus its normally more work. I also have phoniex Bios I have a toshbia pc, and this method has always worked when I have been repairing others PC's
     
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    Cool, thanks for the help.
     
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    The password will probably be 'phoenix'. ALl lower case.
     
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    That's one that I actually didn't try.
     
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    Let me know how you get on!
     
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    Yes! Did it work though ?
     
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    No, phoenix in all lower or upper didn't work, next Im going to try unplugging the battery. Thanks anyway.
     

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