hdd,registerd password???

[gridlocker]

hi all,
about 3weeks ago now,i was just checking out the old...f12 screen didn't touch anything' now when i switch power on button'a blue box appears saying...enter current password.then windows starts and another screen(my normal screen)appears. ive tried everything to get rid/or disable first blue password box,its a registered hdd,password.? any idea's.

 

[NoN]

hi all,(sorry i put this message on again..cant get rid of it lol(like my password)
about 3weeks ago now,i was just checking out the old...f12 screen didn't touch anything' now when i switch power on button'a blue box appears says...enter current password.then windows starts and another screen(my normal screen)appears. ive tried everything to get rid/or disable first blue password box,its a registered hdd,password.? any idea's.

Haven't you the option Bios Setting on F2 or F10 on boot???

It should be 2 seconds just after start (better be fast..) you'll have to press one or the other F2-F10.

Check the Tech Specs of your Toshiba to access Bios Setting.

If it so, you could easily "Clear" the Hdd password

 

[gridlocker]

hi,non
will try. and let you know results,thanks

 

[gridlocker]

hi,non
went on to toshiba site i think??,they wanted £13 to answer my query still ...stumped.

 

[NoN]

hi,non
went on to toshiba site i think??,they wanted £13 to answer my query still ...stumped.

Wow, That's unfair!

You should still have an access...In your Instruction Manual it must be a page explaining how to access the bios setting...and more

My Instruction Manual even tells how to boot on F12 key recovery CD (hidden by default) and other tricks hidden by my manufacturer Acer using F10 key.

Did you tried those F2 or F10 keys on boot?

 

[NoN]

Maybe you could have a look here:
Laptops

Search Keyword like:

-Toshiba L300-20D Bios setting
-Toshiba L300-20D Bios access
-Toshiba L300-20D Bios access key(s)

Looks your bios is an INSYDE H2O...so it should be F2 key on boot.

 

[gridlocker]

alright,non
had a look in:-help+support on my laptop(win,7 feature,as you know didn't really help there except i learnt loads lol)when i received laptop it was running vista,factory installed,it had a built in toshiba man,(pdf,file).i then created a restore disk(2) of system.i then upgraded to win,7 pro, so all i have is a..little users manual that was in box with laptop not really helpful as it keeps referring to icon on old vista screen(pdf)crazy thing is i still got restore disks with pdf,manual on....!, will try your suggest,your right about insydeh20..f2-goes to win,7 set-up.f10 beeps,f12 boot-advanced screen.

 

[NoN]

alright,non
had a look in:-help+support on my laptop(win,7 feature,as you know didn't really help there except i learnt loads lol)when i received laptop it was running vista,factory installed,it had a built in toshiba man,(pdf,file).i then created a restore disk(2) of system.i then upgraded to win,7 pro, so all i have is a..little users manual that was in box with laptop not really helpful as it keeps referring to icon on old vista screen(pdf)crazy thing is i still got restore disks with pdf,manual on....!, will try your suggest,your right about insydeh20..f2-goes to win,7 set-up.f10 beeps,f12 boot-advanced screen.

You could extract then those .pdf files from your restore CD?

 

[gridlocker]

hi non
went to proper 'toshiba forum site, (£13)#...sorry toshiba, anyway looks like password has to be removed/changed by ''toshiba dealer''???.security reasons?. anyway not giving up only way i can think of is resetting..(bios) im
not going to take that chance,could change first password,leave 2nd as before make it harder to get into. will let you know what happens any ideas welcome.

 

[NoN]

hi non
went to proper 'toshiba forum site, (£13)#...sorry toshiba, anyway looks like password has to be removed/changed by ''toshiba dealer''???.security reasons?. anyway not giving up only way i can think of is resetting..(bios) im
not going to take that chance,could change first password,leave 2nd as before make it harder to get into. will let you know what happens any ideas welcome.

Well, i do find a little strange, that you can't access to Bios setting on your own...

Or do Toshiba want your £13!!:sarc:

Maybe you could have a look at your System Property Settings and see if boxes are checked to let the Bootloader appear 10 to 30 seconds, the INSYDE H2O page, with the bios option Keys F2 or F10 writed on screen?

Anyway Support always tells you to restore enterly your system. It is for them an easy way to deal with customers and get rid of customers owns customization. So i guess, they can tell after it was not their fault! They do fear customers in someways! Not blaming them..it is just the fact! But for the moment you're in trouble.

Have a look in search keyword on this sevenforum to reset all bios setting.

Don't give up!

 

[XboxOmac]

Backdoor Passwords
Many BIOS manufacturers have provided backdoor passwords that can be used to access the BIOS setup in the event you have lost your password. These passwords are case sensitive, so you may wish to try a variety of combinations.

WARNING: Some BIOS configurations will lock you out of the system completely if you type in an incorrect password more than 3 times. Read your manufacturers documentation for the BIOS setting before you begin typing in passwords.

Award BIOS backdoor passwords:
ALFAROME BIOSTAR KDD ZAAADA
ALLy CONCAT Lkwpeter ZBAAACA
aLLy CONDO LKWPETER ZJAAADC
aLLY Condo PINT 01322222
ALLY dShocked n pint 589589
aPAf djonet SER 589721
_award HLT SKY_FOX 595595
AWARD_SW J64 SYXZ 598598
AWARD?SW J256 syxz
AWARD SW J262 shift + syxz
AWARD PW j332 TTPTHA
AWKWARD j322
awkward

AMI BIOS Backdoor Passwords:
AMI BIOS PASSWORD HEWITT RAND
AMI?SW AMI_SW LKWPETER CONDO

Phoenix BIOS Backdoor Passwords:
phoenix PHOENIX CMOS BIOS

Misc. Common Passwords
ALFAROME BIOSTAR biostar biosstar
CMOS cmos LKWPETER lkwpeter
setup SETUP Syxz Wodj

Other BIOS Passwords by Manufacturer
Manufacturer Password

VOBIS & IBM merlin
Dell Dell
Biostar Biostar
Compaq Compaq
Enox xo11nE
Epox central
Freetech Posterie
IWill iwill
Jetway spooml
Packard Bell bell9
QDI QDI
Siemens SKY_FOX
TMC BIGO
Toshiba Toshiba

Toshiba BIOS
Most Toshiba laptops and some desktop systems will bypass the BIOS password if the left shift key is held down during boot

IBM Aptiva BIOS
Press both mouse buttons repeatedly during the boot

Using the Motherboard "Clear CMOS" Jumper or Dipswitch settings
Many motherboards feature a set of jumpers or dipswitches that will clear the CMOS and wipe all of the custom settings including BIOS passwords. The locations of these jumpers / dipswitches will vary depending on the motherboard manufacturer and ideally you should always refer to the motherboard or computer manufacturers documentation. If the documentation is unavailable, the jumpers/dipswitches can sometimes be found along the edge of the motherboard, next to the CMOS battery, or near the processor. Some manufacturers may label the jumper / dipswitch CLEAR - CLEAR CMOS - CLR - CLRPWD - PASSWD - PASSWORD - PWD. On laptop computers, the dipswitches are usually found under the keyboard or within a compartment at the bottom of the laptop.

Please remember to unplug your PC and use a grounding strip before reaching into your PC and touching the motherboard. Once you locate and rest the jumper switches, turn the computer on and check if the password has been cleared. If it has, turn the computer off and return the jumpers or dipswitches to its original position.

Removing the CMOS Battery
The CMOS settings on most systems are buffered by a small battery that is attached to the motherboard. (It looks like a small watch battery). If you unplug the PC and remove the battery for 10-15 minutes, the CMOS may reset itself and the password should be blank. (Along with any other machine specific settings, so be sure you are familiar with manually reconfiguring the BIOS settings before you do this.) Some manufacturers backup the power to the CMOS chipset by using a capacitor, so if your first attempt fails, leave the battery out (with the system unplugged) for at least 24 hours. Some batteries are actually soldered onto the motherboard making this task more difficult. Unsoldering the battery incorrectly may damage your motherboard and other components, so please don't attempt this if you are inexperienced. Another option may be to remove the CMOS chip from the motherboard for a period of time.

Note: Removing the battery to reset the CMOS will not work for all PC's, and almost all of the newer laptops store their BIOS passwords in a manner which does not require continuous power, so removing the CMOS battery may not work at all. IBM Thinkpad laptops lock the hard drive as well as the BIOS when the supervisor password is set. If you reset the BIOS password, but cannot reset the hard drive password, you may not be able to access the drive and it will remain locked, even if you place it in a new laptop. IBM Thinkpads have special jumper switches on the motherboard, and these should be used to reset the system.

Use this only if you need it. There may be a backdoor password.

 

[gridlocker]

hi,non
first thing i must wholeheartedly apologies to toshiba, about £13 ...it was a site representing toshiba.anyway prob,sorted....on entering F12 screen went to security tab.down to to hdd password hit enter when asked for password i entered my... existing pass,then it asked for new one...i typed same again. then i was asked to confirm password..i simply pressed the ( esc) tab. then exit. on next restart it was gone!!thank's all for your time and patients

 

[NoN]

hi,non
first thing i must wholeheartedly apologies to toshiba, about £13 ...it was a site representing toshiba.anyway prob,sorted....on entering F12 screen went to security tab.down to to hdd password hit enter when asked for password i entered my... existing pass,then it asked for new one...i typed same again. then i was asked to confirm password..i simply pressed the ( esc) tab. then exit. on next restart it was gone!!thank's all for your time and patients

Great you sorted it out!