What is the default Dell BIOS password?

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What is the default Dell BIOS password?

Every computer has a default administrator password for the BIOS. Dell computers use the default password “Dell.” If that does not work, do a quick inquiry of friends or family members that have used the computer recently.

How do I bypass BIOS password at startup?

Reset BIOS Password

  1. Enter the BIOS password (case sensitive).
  2. Press F7 for Advanced Mode.
  3. Select the ‘Security’ tab and ‘Setup Administrator Password’.
  4. Enter and confirm your new password, or leave this blank.
  5. Select the ‘Save & Exit’ tab.
  6. Select ‘Save Changes and Exit’, then confirm when prompted.

Do I have a BIOS password?

Type cmospwd.exe in the command line and the password should appear. Ignore the information about the other bios manufacturers and take a look at the one your computer is using. Please note that this message only works if the computer is configured to boot from floppy disk and if a floppy is connected to it.

How do I bypass administrator lock?

Press the Windows key and R when you reach the login screen. Then type “netplwiz” into the field before clicking OK. This takes you to the User Accounts window, where there is a check box beside “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.” Uncheck the box and click Apply.

How do I bypass BIOS password Windows 10?

If you have set a BIOS password on your Windows 10/8/7 computer but cannot remember the password, you have two options. The first option is reinstalling the CMOS battery. As mentioned before, you can remove and then install the CMOS battery to reset the BIOS password.

How do I restore my Dell computer to factory settings without administrator password?

Reset Dell Laptop to Factory Settings without Knowing Admin…

  1. From the login screen, click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
  2. The computer will restart and take you to the troubleshooting option screen.
  3. Now you’ll see the options to reset or refresh your computer.
  4. Click Next.

How can you reset the UEFI BIOS password in the event that this information is lost or forgotten?

Follow these steps:

  1. Enter the wrong password multiple times when prompted by the BIOS.
  2. Post this, a new number or code on the screen.
  3. Open the BIOS password website, and enter the XXXXX code in it.
  4. It will then offer multiple unlock keys, which you can try to clear out the BIOS / UEFI lock on your Windows computer.