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Older lap top, forgot password
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May 16, 2019 04:20:29   #
TheShoe Loc: Lacey, WA
 
Longshadow wrote:

How things change from ye olden days...

Would any of the boot options allow a reset of the password or start-up without one?
Would see counter productive for keeping the computer secure.


Tne old standby was to remove the m/b battery for 20 seconds, reinsert it, and then boot into SETUP where you can reset the password. That option may not be practical for a laptop.

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