Solved password mess up.

naznoms

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I have currently been asked by a friend to sort out his laptop, the only issue is someone who borrowed it from my friend has set a password that is used when you switch on the laptop, its a windows 8 system running on a lenovo ideapad laptop, im unsure how to get the password off without doing a full system reboot, have tried the usual f8 for boot manager but it doesnt seem to have the system reset on there any help would be much appreciated. many thanks :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 7 ultimate and windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia geforce fx 5200
    Monitor(s) Displays
    samsung hd ready tv
    Screen Resolution
    hd
    Hard Drives
    1 tb external harddrive, 40GB internal
    Keyboard
    wired
    Mouse
    wireless
    Antivirus
    avast
Sounds like a BIOS password, not a Windows password. If so you may not be able to remove it without knowing the password.

On Desktop systems there is often a Clear CMOS jumper you can use but on a Laptop????? You could try unplugging the power, removing the battery and letting it sit for awhile, like a couple hours) then plug in the power and power up, see what happens. If okay, load defaults in BIOS Setup and set the date and time and you're all set.

Contact the friend and get the password is the best solution.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
Welcome to the forum.

If this is a BIOS password you have a serious problem. Many people have a laptop that contains data that should not fall into the wrong hands. The BIOS password was designed to prevent this. For most laptops built in the current century the password is not stored in the CMOS and cannot be easily removed. It would not serve it's designed purpose if it were easily removed. Reinstalling the OS will not effect a BIOS password, assuming you were somehow able to do this.

If you are not able to obtain the password you will need to contact the manufacturer and be prepared to prove ownership. Likely there will be a cost.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
it was the password that you as a user set , i managed to sort it myself .
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 7 ultimate and windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia geforce fx 5200
    Monitor(s) Displays
    samsung hd ready tv
    Screen Resolution
    hd
    Hard Drives
    1 tb external harddrive, 40GB internal
    Keyboard
    wired
    Mouse
    wireless
    Antivirus
    avast
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