Re: Admin password

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 03/08/04

  • Next message: hunter: "legitimate microsoft site" 
    Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 15:30:55 -0800

    well, the password when i boot up my comp, it just says
    username and password and he knows a password he can type
    in that will work without knowing mine, so im not sure
    and i built my comp so i dont have a manufacterer or a
    manual
    >-----Original Message-----
    >The BIOS password has nothing to do with Windows.
    >Check your computer/motherboard manual or contact the
    manufacturer for
    >details of setting a BIOS password.
    >
    >If you are referring to Windows passwords:
    >http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Private.htm
    >
    >--
    >Jupiter Jones [MVP]
    >http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
    >
    >
    >"Torry" <hippieh8er1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
    >news:885b01c4048f$056424a0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
    >> i need help with my bios password, apparently it says
    >> only (my name) can access this comp OR an
    administrator,
    >> well my brother was talking about that and he knows a
    >> password (the admin pass) and he can get in my comp
    >> whenever he wants because of this "master pass" well i
    >> REALLY dont want him on my comp and could someone
    PLEASE
    >> tell me how to change the admin password or to get rid
    of
    >> it or something
    >
    >
    >.
    >

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