Compaq mini "enter CURRENT password"

[pAnIcYnOt]

Compaq mini 110 immediately goes to "enter CURRENT password" after post.

I've seen this problem before, and just noticed that some people have gotten the PW from this forum by using the S/N. So, here goes...

S/N [edited]

Please and thanks!

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Restart the PC and see if entering this unlock passcode allow you to regain access to your PC...

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[REO51ST]

@pAnIcYnOt

That is the correct passcode but you nned to remove it.

Use that code to go into the BIOS.

Disable all passwords that are enabled.

If asked for the CURRENT password use that code.

If asked for NEW password just hit enter.

If asked to VERIFY password just hit enter.

Save and exit.

REO

[pAnIcYnOt]

Awesome man, you're a wizard!

can i ask why it would do something like this?

[REO51ST]

@pAnIcYnOt

Let us know if your Hard Drive Crashed???

REO

[Samil]

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