If you have forgotten your computer password, you will need to unlock it. This can be done without losing and reinstalling the operating system. Let's consider this possibility using an example, when your computer is protected by a BIOS password and needs to be demolished.
It is necessary
BIOS password is one of the most popular ways to protect your computer from unauthorized interference from others. In order to demolish the BIOS you will need a thin screwdriver
Instructions
Step 1
Turn off your computer and open your PC with a screwdriver.
Step 2
Examine the motherboard carefully. Find a battery that powers the CMOS memory, allowing it to store the information and the location where the BIOS settings are located. Most often, it is a simple standard CR2032 battery.
Step 3
Remove the battery and let the computer stand disassembled for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4
Then replace the battery and turn on the computer. The BIOS will be set to default parameters, but there will be no password.
Step 5
To continue loading, if you are satisfied with the default settings - press F1, in the BIOS menu, click on the "Save and exit" button. After this operation, your computer will boot completely.
Or, you can set your own settings and only then click on the "Save and exit" button.
Step 6
You have gained access to your computer.