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how does one reboot the computer from the bios?

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2006-07-31 11:26:15, Category: Programming & Design
I have bought a second hand computer. I want to carry out a format c and then load a new version of windows. The problem is that I dont know the administrator password. that is blocking all attempts for formatting the hard drive.

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  1. Just Bored!!

    On 2006-07-31 11:28:57


    boot from an XP install disk and reformat the drive from the cd then install the OS.

  2. John J

    On 2006-07-31 11:57:23


    you may be able to reset the bios settings by removing the battery inside the computer (if it is a laptop, it will be difficult to find it). There may also be a jumper on the motherboard that you need to short to erase the bios memory. This varies by motherboard.

  3. mag

    On 2006-07-31 12:09:22


    in DOS Please type following: c> set up: and the install program will start form your CD.