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If the password is a hard drive password, the only solution is to replace the hard drive. <br />
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If the password is a BIOS password, turn off, remove the battery for a couple of hours, replace and try again.
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If the password is a hard drive password, the only solution is to replace the hard drive.

If the password is a BIOS password, turn off, remove the battery for a couple of hours, replace and try again.

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Just to help you remember, this the the solution to this problem that you accepted<br />
<a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28568180/Startup-Password.html" rel="ugc">https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28568180/Startup-Password.html</a>
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Just to help you remember, this the the solution to this problem that you accepted
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28568180/Startup-Password.html [https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/28568180/Startup-Password.html]

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I mean , would it be caused by a virus?<br />
clicking a web site? -<br />
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would other PCs in same LAN (network) be at risk?
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I mean , would it be caused by a virus?
clicking a web site? -
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would other PCs in same LAN (network) be at risk?

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It sounds like a BIOS password has been set. Refer to your motherboard/technical manual for details to how to reset it. Sometimes is can be set by opening the case and setting a jumper but the process varies according to the motherboard.
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It sounds like a BIOS password has been set. Refer to your motherboard/technical manual for details to how to reset it. Sometimes is can be set by opening the case and setting a jumper but the process varies according to the motherboard.

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Is this something that can only be set by a user (physically) ? ..<br />
Not by some kind of virus / attack<br />
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Is this something that can only be set by a user (physically) ? ..
Not by some kind of virus / attack

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I asked this a couple months ago, not sure if I got this one question answered : <br />
What causes this error/issue?<br />
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This computer is configured to require a password in order to start up. &nbsp;Please enter the Startup Password below.<br />
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Got a 2nd laptop encounter this.<br />
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Thanks
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I asked this a couple months ago, not sure if I got this one question answered : 
What causes this error/issue?

This computer is configured to require a password in order to start up.  Please enter the Startup Password below.
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Got a 2nd laptop encounter this.
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Thanks

Startup Password / Issue

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