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I'm locked out of my ibm thinkpad 2647. I have forgotten my password and it has locked me out

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  • erminia Jan 22, 2009

    I don't have the reinstall software. I purchaced the thinkpad from an auction

  • erminia Jan 22, 2009

    I did have the password it came with the thinkpad when I purchased it from the auction but I cannot find the paper that had the password on

  • Thomas F. Schneider May 11, 2010


    So you really never forget the pass word.You lied, you never had it. Likely hot . 


  • Thomas F. Schneider May 11, 2010

    Reinstall the software and windows using the reinstall cd. 
       The password is made to keep people out if it is lost or misplaced and protect your data.Prretty effective , isn't it.  

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Start the computer and hold down the DEL Key (this is usually the key to enter the bios once you enter the bios there is a section on passwords and you can sometimes select no password Another way is to remove the bios battery for a minute

  • Anonymous Jan 22, 2009

    re email the person on the auction site they may be able to help

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