How Do I Reset My Bios Administrator Password?
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On the computer motherboard, locate the BIOS clear or password jumper or DIP switch and change its position. This jumper is often labeled CLEAR, CLEAR CMOS, JCMOS1, CLR, CLRPWD, PASSWD, PASSWORD, PSWD or PWD. To clear, remove the jumper from the two pins currently covered, and place it over the two remaining jumpers.

How do I reset my BIOS password?

How to Change the Administrator Password in BIOS

  1. Restart your PC computer.
  2. Press the “F2” key when the operating system begins to load. …
  3. Use the arrow keys to scroll down to the Security settings and then hit the “Enter” key.
  4. Go to the Admin Pass section and hit the “Enter” key again.

How do I find out what my administrator password is?

On a computer not in a domain

  1. Press Win-r . In the dialog box, type compmgmt. msc , and then press Enter .
  2. Expand Local Users and Groups and select the Users folder.
  3. Right-click the Administrator account and select Password.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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