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simonrex22 · 05-03-2003, 03:12 PM

My friend just sold me his laptop. There is one problem though. There is a password to start it up, and he cant remember what it is. He hardly ever used it. Does anybody know how i can bypass the password.

Sion · 05-03-2003, 03:31 PM

try posting this in the computer forum

yodapaul · 05-03-2003, 04:30 PM

Is it a Networking Password, A bios password, or a windows Password?? In other words does it ask for a password before loading windows or after windows loads?

there are Different solutions for each.

rubicon · 05-05-2003, 09:12 AM

Many laptop mfgs provide their repair centers with a means to wipe out BIOS passwords. It might cost you a few $ tho.

You can find BIOS password cracks on the 'net if you can't get it working. Can't comment on their effectiveness.

hilbert25 · 05-05-2003, 12:36 PM

If it's a bios password, wouldn't removing the motherboard's battery reset the bios, like in a desktop? Or just bruteforce it.

hrdwareguy · 05-05-2003, 12:38 PM

The problem with accessing the mobo in the laptop is you have to take most if not all of the connections loose. It's a real pain to try and get them all back correctly when putting it back together. Especially the little flimsy video connection. Take it to an authorized repair shop if it's a BIOS password.

charliex · 05-05-2003, 02:24 PM

what kind of laptop is it ? maker/model number , theres generally a backdoor of somekind.

Mad_Gecko · 05-06-2003, 10:05 AM

Theres a Jumper for Compaqs, I've got the link if you want it.

But, without the make and a model, I'm just guessing

simonrex22 · 05-07-2003, 07:33 AM

Well, im pretty sure its a windows password, because Windows loads and then the password window comes up. Does that help?

chodarama · 05-07-2003, 07:55 AM

Format and reinstall the OS.

or

Use the "Offline NT password and registry editor:

http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html

Boner · 05-07-2003, 07:56 AM

If its any OS below Windows NT, 2000, or XP, you should be able to just ESC out.

Otherwise, check this out:
http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/

NOTE: I can not vouch for the safety of the above program. It may fix your problem, but read the docs carefully.

www.sysinternals.com also has a pwd program,but I believe it is commercial.

Boner · 05-07-2003, 07:56 AM

Doh! Sorry chodarama, looks like we were typing at the same time...

chodarama · 05-07-2003, 07:59 AM

great minds think alike

simonrex22 · 05-08-2003, 07:43 PM

I went to the Offline NT password and registry editor and i went to download the files, but there were four of them. Which ones do you download. Then what do you do, burn it to a cd and just put it in.

Here is the computer:

IBM Thinkpad
and it uses a pentium 3
and Windows 2000 Professional

simonrex22 · 05-08-2003, 08:44 PM

05-03-2003, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
simonrex22 Insane	Help w/ computer security My friend just sold me his laptop. There is one problem though. There is a password to start it up, and he cant remember what it is. He hardly ever used it. Does anybody know how i can bypass the password.

05-03-2003, 03:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sion Dumb all over...a little ugly on the side Location: In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops.	try posting this in the computer forum __________________ He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. -fz I jus' want ta thank you...falettinme...be mice elf...agin...

05-03-2003, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
yodapaul Insane Location: MN	Is it a Networking Password, A bios password, or a windows Password?? In other words does it ask for a password before loading windows or after windows loads? there are Different solutions for each. __________________ I'm Just here to help. Now, Where is your problem?

05-05-2003, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	Many laptop mfgs provide their repair centers with a means to wipe out BIOS passwords. It might cost you a few $ tho. You can find BIOS password cracks on the 'net if you can't get it working. Can't comment on their effectiveness. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.

05-05-2003, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	The problem with accessing the mobo in the laptop is you have to take most if not all of the connections loose. It's a real pain to try and get them all back correctly when putting it back together. Especially the little flimsy video connection. Take it to an authorized repair shop if it's a BIOS password. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

05-05-2003, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
hilbert25 Psycho Location: nOvA	If it's a bios password, wouldn't removing the motherboard's battery reset the bios, like in a desktop? Or just bruteforce it.

05-05-2003, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	what kind of laptop is it ? maker/model number , theres generally a backdoor of somekind.

05-06-2003, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mad_Gecko Pro Libertate Location: City Gecko	Theres a Jumper for Compaqs, I've got the link if you want it. But, without the make and a model, I'm just guessing __________________ [color=bright blue]W[/color]e Stick To Glass "If three of us travel together, I shall find two teachers." Confucious

05-07-2003, 07:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
simonrex22 Insane	Well, im pretty sure its a windows password, because Windows loads and then the password window comes up. Does that help?

05-07-2003, 07:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
chodarama Insane Location: a van, down by the river	Format and reinstall the OS. or Use the "Offline NT password and registry editor: http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/bootdisk.html

05-07-2003, 07:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Boner Insane Location: Plugged In	If its any OS below Windows NT, 2000, or XP, you should be able to just ESC out. Otherwise, check this out: http://home.eunet.no/~pnordahl/ntpasswd/ NOTE: I can not vouch for the safety of the above program. It may fix your problem, but read the docs carefully. www.sysinternals.com also has a pwd program,but I believe it is commercial.

05-07-2003, 07:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Boner Insane Location: Plugged In	Doh! Sorry chodarama, looks like we were typing at the same time...

05-07-2003, 07:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
chodarama Insane Location: a van, down by the river	great minds think alike

05-08-2003, 07:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
simonrex22 Insane	I went to the Offline NT password and registry editor and i went to download the files, but there were four of them. Which ones do you download. Then what do you do, burn it to a cd and just put it in. Here is the computer: IBM Thinkpad and it uses a pentium 3 and Windows 2000 Professional

05-08-2003, 08:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
simonrex22 Insane	bump