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If I have forgotten my BIOS password, do I need to use the original HDD if I use the back door?

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No, the BIOS is independent from your hard drive and starts before the hard drive can be accessed.

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How can I get into the BIOS if my computer screen shows up first asking for a password?

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That's detailed in this article. If you immediately get a password without seeing your operating system starting up, you're most likely looking at the BIOS password screen.

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Can a backdoor password reset be used on a desktop computer without harming the operating system?

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A backdoor password might work for a desktop computer, and it should not harm your operating system. Your system will remain unchanged and function as before.

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Why should I be cautious when setting a BIOS password?

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You should be cautious because resetting a BIOS password typically involves physically accessing the computer's internals, which can be complex. Without the password, you cannot make necessary changes like adjusting the boot order.

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How do I connect a hard drive to the motherboard?

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Hard drives in desktops are connected to the motherboard with SATA cables, which typically have red ends. Older systems use larger IDE cables. Laptop drives use a smaller multi-pin connector located at the rear of the hard drive.

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Whats the best way to reset the BIOS password on an ASUS motherboard?

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There should be a jumper called CLR_RTC. First, remove the battery and set the jumper. Then, leave it for around 10 seconds to a minute, put the battery back in and reset the jumper.

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What should I do if I lost the jumpers and system passkey for my Dell laptop?

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You can try Method 1 and Method 2 in the article, as these do not require using any jumpers. If they don't work, you'll need to contact Dell technical support for help.

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Is there any chance of deleting the time data while removing the BIOS battery?

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The time will be lost, but it will be reset once the operating system resynchronizes the time.

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I need to reset the BIOS, but it is password protected. I have tried all the steps, and it's not working. My laptop model is HP folio 9840m

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Try to contact HP support to see if they can help. If none of the steps above worked, then HP will be the only ones who can remove the BIOS password.

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I know the bios password. How do I completely get rid of needing to input a password to get into my PC?

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If you follow the steps in this article, then the BIOS password should be completely removed. If you want to remove the Windows password, then follow the steps in How to Remove a Password on Windows .

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What does the backup battery look like?

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It is a CR2032 battery. It is the same battery that is used in watches. You can search online to see an image.

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