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My computer has been locked from the boot menu i put my password in or so i think it is and it will not accept password it tells me to enter password then press (ctrl and enter) to disable system lock not taking password can i reset boot menu password

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Hi,
U can reset boot menu password through removing BIOS battery and than switch on the system it will clear or some boards are with jumpers u can check CMOS clear from 1 to 2 for clear 2 to 3.try it.

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With some systems, you may need to enter the BIOS setup utility to allow the system to boot from a specific device. Try pressing F1 repeatedly after pressing the power button until you hear a lot of beeps or a splash screen. If there is a password for the setup utility, you'll need to enter that password. If you reach the Windows lock screen or the desktop, you missed the timing. Under Windows 10, go to the power icon in the Start menu (on the lower left). Press shift and click Restart. You will see an option for entering the BIOS on restart. Select this and wait. Once in the Setup utility look for the boot menu. You can change the order of the list. Press the correct buttons for save and exit to boot to the desired device.

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I forgot my password

You will need to reinstall windows
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How to Boot From A Windows 7 Password Reset Disk?

<span>Forgot Windows 7 password? It seems to be a universal iusse as widespread of Windows 7. To solve this problem, you can either buy a burned Windows password recovery CD on-line or burn such a password recovery disk with<b><a href="http://www.passwordunlocker.com/knowledge/windows-7-password-reset.html">Windows 7 password reset</a></b><span> </span>software. But no matter which method you choose, you have to boot your locked computer from the password recovery disk. However, you will feel frustrated when you have little computer skill. Take these 2 methods as your reference when you encounter the similar problem.<br />Of course, firstly , you need to create a<span> </span><a href="http://www.passwordunlocker.com/knowledge/create-win-7-password-reset-disk.html">Windows 7 password reset disk</a>, and then pay attention on how to boot from the Windows password reset disk .<br /> Method OneInsert a burned Windows 7 password recovery CD in your locked computer boot the locked computer from the CD/DVD as follows:<br /> <ul> <li>1. Turn on or restart the locked computer, watch the screen for a message like "Press to http://www.passwordunlocker.enter SETUP "or something similar. Press this key as soon as you see the message to enter BIOS menu.</li><b>Note</b>: The key pressed to enter BIOS is different based on manufacturers, but F2 or Delete are the most common keys <li>2. Use arrows to choose Boot on the taskbar, select<b><span> </span>Boot Device Priority</b><span> </span>and press Enter.</li> <li>3. Set<span> </span><b>CD ROM</b><span> </span>to the first boot device according to the prompts on the right.</li> <li>4. Press<b><span> </span>F10<span> </span></b>to save and exit BIOS. You computer will restart with the changed BIOS settings</li></ul><br /> Method Two <p>If the method above doesn't work, you can also try to enter Boot Menu to boot the locked computer from the burned CD/DVD as follows:<br /> <ul> <li>1. Insert a Windows 7 password recovery CD in your locked computer.</li> <li>2. Start the locked computer and immediately tap and keep tapping<b><span> </span>F8</b>,<span> </span><b>ESC</b><span> </span>or other keys until the Boot Menu screen appears.</li> <li>3. Select<span> </span><b>CD ROM</b><span> </span>as the first boot device and press Enter. After that, your computer will restart with changed bios settings.</li></ul>PC users can not only set bios password for computer, but also set Windows logon password. If the BIOS is password protected, you need to clear or remove the BIOS password before you can enter BIOS to change boot order.<br />By the way, if you forgot Windows 7 password or Windows 7 password-protected, it is suggested to take Windows password recovery software to create a Windows password reset disk. Take<span> </span><b>Windows Password Unlocker<span> </span></b>for example, it takes you only 4 steps to burn a bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive for Windows 7 password recovery in 5 minutes.<br /><b>Step 1:</b><span> </span>Download and install<span> </span><b><a href="http://www.passwordunlocker.com/windows-password-recovery.html">Windows Password Unlocker Professional</a></b><span> </span>in any availble PC<br /><b>Step 2:</b><span> </span>Burn a Windows 7 Password Recovery CD/DVD or USB flash drive.<br /><b>Step 3:</b><span> </span>Boot from the burned the Password Recovery CD/DVD or USB flash drive.<br /><b>Step 4:</b><span> </span>Reset Windows 7 password under Windows PE.<br /></span>
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  2. for windows i can fix that for computer i can fix that when you boot your computer there is a boot selection menu look for it press the key and boot in safe mode when pc boots it you will see 2 accounts goto safe mode account and then goto settings and remove the password
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Click "Applications" and then click "Accessories" on the top taskbar in the Ubuntu desktop.


Click "Terminal" to open a terminal window.


Type the following command at the Linux prompt and press the "Enter" key:

sudo passwd


To change the Administrator account password, the password of "root" is changed.


The "sudo" command gives the current user temporary Administrator access, in this instance, to change the password of "root."


First, the user will see a Unix prompt asking for the current user's password.


Type the user password for the current user account. Press the "Enter" key. Next, Unix will prompt the user for the new password for "root."


Type the new password for "root." Press "Enter." Finally, a Unix prompt will require a confirmation of the password.


Retype the new password for root, and press "Enter." The Administrator (root) account password for Ubuntu is now reset


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You will be presented with the boot menu.


Select "Recovery Mode" from the boot menu.

It is usually the the second boot option.


Wait for computer to boot up.

You will be presented with the Recovery Menu. Select "Drop to Root Shell Prompt."


Type "ls /home" and press "Enter." Note:

The command starts with a lower case L, not a capital i.

You will be presented with a list of usernames of accounts installed on the computer.


Type "passwd username" where username is replaced by the name of the account you want to reset. For example, if the username of your account was "jeff" you would type "passwd jeff" and press "Enter." You will be prompted to create a new password.


Enter a new password of your choosing.

Note: You will see no visual response when you type in your newly selected password; however, the computer still will register the input. Press "Enter."


You will be asked to retype your password.

Re-enter the same password and press "Enter."


Your password is now reset.

Type "Exit" to return to the boot menu and select "Resume Normal Boot" to restart Ubuntu.


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There are two types of user 1. Administrator 2. User
If you are a user and haven't set the administrator password then you can try to safe boot the steps given below
To use a Safe Boot option, follow these steps:
  1. Restart your computer and start pressing the F8 key on your keyboard. On a computer that is configured for booting to multiple operating systems, you can press the F8 key when the Boot Menu appears.
  2. Select an option when the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, and then press ENTER.
  3. When the Boot menu appears again, and the words "Safe Mode" appear in blue at the bottom, select the installation that you want to start, and then press ENTER.
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