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kim presnell Posted on Jul 16, 2012

I bought acer aspire 3680 used had to do a system restore on it 2 weeks ago now it asks for windows password of prior owner which i dont have but i used this pc for 6 months wouldnt my windows passwor

The bios says user password is clear but i cant change anything in bios security section except for hdd password

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If you can't change the setting in the bios setup that means you have a bios supervisor password set. If you don't know the supervisor password you can reset the supervisor with Acer Bios Master Password from http://www.unlockbiosrecovery.com/Unlock_Acer_Bios.php for only $20

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  • Posted on Jun 13, 2008

SOURCE: need to bypass primary master HDD user password

the only solution is for you to call the acer tech support and they can generate a password for you to gain access to your hard drive and bios.
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  • Posted on Oct 10, 2008

SOURCE: Boot sequence / bios password issues with Acer Aspire 5100

The finger print bull is how that password came up for me and they want a 125.00 to remove it. I called the better business bureau and filed a complaint. They shouldn't have any right to control your laptop. I to have a 6292 , took it apart as far as I could and could not find jumper or password. This is a gimmick to make money.

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  • Posted on Nov 15, 2008

SOURCE: Keys doesnt work

ok..... firstly check to make sure the "NUM LOCK" is off!!! if no joy get a usb keyboard and restart the pc with keyboard plugged in, hopefully if the usb controllers are enabled in the bios you will be able use the usb keyboard and enter your password, use it until you resolve the issue

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  • Posted on Apr 20, 2009

SOURCE: clear bios password on acer aspire 5100-3959

To reset the bios in an acer 5100 you need to remove your DDR2 memory sticks, below you can see "j2", make contact in this jumper turn on your laptop and your bios would be reset

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  • Posted on Feb 23, 2010

SOURCE: need to bypass primary master HDD user password

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