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charlesswain
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August 19th, 2000 06:00
Forgotten user password
What can I do when I have forgotton my user/ boot up password?
staceylacey2001
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Posted August 27th, 2008 02:00
Inspiron 8000
I need the default boot- before windows boots- password
Note that you are replying to an 8 year old post in the Desktop forum. You have a laptop. In order to get around the BIOS password on a laptop, you have to call Dell Tech Support, prove that you are the owener of the computer, and they will help you reset the password.
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Charlie12y
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Posted September 2nd, 2008 01:00
I have that problem also. I didn't use my Inspiron for a year or so and it says I need an authorization code to get in. They asked me for the previous owners name before they will help me.Message Edited by Charlie12y on 09-01-2008 09:34 PMIf it is a BIOS System Password, and the machine is out of warranty like my Inspiron 1300, Dell will SELL you the master password for about $50. Proof of ownership seems to have nothing to do with it. This is a total rip -off. Dell installed it, didn't tell me about it, and now wants me to pay for access to MY computer. I don't care how old it is. It's like a car dealer locking your keys in the trunk, and the charging you to get them out. I have several Dells on my network, and I don't think I will be replacing them with new Dell computers any time soon.
In a word, I am POed. :emotion-39:
Techvader
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Posted August 22nd, 2000 20:00