How do i reset a dell bios level password

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old dells, very old if you can get in to BIOS
using the F2 key, power on , hammer f2.
then in bios screens see a reset for passwards.
my old D520 had that. but latter the did not allow that for security reasons, but do look first.



ask them first. 11 years old today,, time for RTC coin cell battery.
some PCs with the COIN cell dead go to lockup in PASSWORD.



there are 7 levels of PASSwords
BIOS has 2,
HDD passwords. (doomed)
windows login passwords, many.
email, online, and more.
tell which screen fails, first. there is no other way, but to tell the help what the screen shows exactly or a photo of it failing

If you want to create a new Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) password on a Dell Optiplex 745, reset the password. Resetting the password also applies if you want to remove an existing BIOS password. BIOS passwords are used to add an additional level of security to your machine. Without the correct BIOS password, your Dell Optiplex 745 will not complete the boot process. The password can be reset whether you know your current password or not.

Turn off your Dell Optiplex 745. Start the computer. Press "F2" the moment the Dell logo appears on the screen. You will only have two to three seconds to press the key. Enter your BIOS password. Navigate to the "Exit" screen. Select the "BIOS Password" setting. Enter your BIOS password and a new password if desired. Do not enter anything in the "New Password" box if you want to remove the BIOS password completely. Press "Enter" to save your password settings. Reset Forgotten Passwords Turn off your Dell Optiplex 745 and remove the power cord from the computer. Disconnect any external hardware and cables. Slide the release latch located on the back of your Optiplex 745. Lift the cover as you slide the latch. Hold the cover firmly and pivot it back on the hinges. Remove the cover from the hinges. Find the "PSWD" jumper on the motherboard. This is a two-pin jumper and should be clearly labeled. Use a flashlight and magnifying glass if you have trouble locating it. Remove the jumper from the motherboard. Replace the cover and slide it into place until the latch snaps into place. Reconnect the power cable and restart your computer. Shut down the computer after it has completely restarted. Disconnect all cables and remove the cover again. Replace the PSWD jumper. Replace the cover. Reconnect all cables and restart your computer.
b> Clearing forgotten passwords http://phubner.eng.ua.edu/Files/Optiplex 745/advfeat.htm - wp1117484

Get Dell Inspiron BIOS password reset with article help: http://www.windowspasswordsrecovery.com/articles/computer/how-to-reset-bios-password.html

If its yours, I believe there is a way to call Dell and after security verifications, they might be able to walk you through a back door.

The other possibility, is to remove the battery from the main board which involves taking the whole unit apart.

thanks

which password did you forget? there are diff password levels, BIOS password, HDD password, Windows Login Password...

For BIOS PW, you can try chatting with dell to bypass password

For HDD PW, no solution: get another HDD

Windows Login: try to DL a PW cracking SW, worst case scenario, Re-install windows..

Dell Laptop with bios or hard drive password set ? Unlock your dell laptop using the link below if it display a message that says "this computer system is protected by a password authentication system, you cannot access the data on this computer without the primary or administrator password, when you turn on the computer. This message is what you get if the BIOS is protected by a password. or you get system disabled

Go to: http://dell-inspiron-1318-bios-password.biospwd.com to get your dell bios password authentication and get full access to your dell computer, they can unlock almost all dell laptop such as dell inspiron, xps, latitude, precision, studio, vostro

If you have a bios level password enabled and do not know the password, then you will have to contact Dell Technical Support to get a MASTER PASSWORD to disable it. There is no hardware path on a Dell portable (Aside from replacing the motherboard) to get around the password. To resolve:

1. Contact Dell Tech Support (800-624-9896 USA)
2. Validate that you are an authorized user of the system
3. Once done, TS will generate a master password for you.

Is it a BIOS password or a HDD password? If it's sewt in BIOS, you could try to reset the BIOS to factory default (which should remove any BIOS passwords) If however it is a HDD password, it is a bit different.. you may need to restore your sytem (low level, high level formats, then reload your OS sorry but you likely lose all your data..What OS do you use? there are programs that can possibly give you a boot cd depending on whether your system is fat32 or NT.. NT is more complicated because fat32 will not read NT BUT NT will read fat32.. IF you have the ability to restore your OS then first try to do a complete restore with backup.. that way you may be able to save most of your datafiles.. if you have never accessesd the pc then just try a destructive system restore (will low-level, then high-level format the HDD and reinstall your software without any SW passwords..
First thing I would try is to get into the BIOS and unset any passwords there.. If you need more help you can try to contact me [email protected] with more information