cmos password forgotten..

[email protected] · #1 (**permalink**) 08-21-2010, 12:57 PM

i have lenovo G450 laptop having phoenix boot security.
I have set my bios password/supervisor password . but after 2 months
i found that i have forgotten my password. since my laptop is new i am even unable to format. What to do ? please help..i tried software means of solution ,didn't worked for me.

FadedHearts · #2 (**permalink**) 09-15-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hitech

You may boot in Dos mode to copy your data to other location. Now format to install clean XP.

I don’t think that will work fine for a CMOS password. If it was a desktop PC by removing the CMOS battery it will reset the password.

For a laptop you will need a master password. Take your laptop to a lenovo service center. They will reset the password.

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cmos password forgotten..