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How can i get to command prompt in dos through bios?

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Sorry but basically you cant access command propmt through the bios. The command prompt is part of the operating system of the pc, either as DOS (disk operating system) or part of windows.
The BIOS (Basic Input output system) which is on a rom(read only memory) chip on the mother board, and initiates post(power on self test) when the computer starts, without the bios the computer would not boot up at all. To access the command prompt you must have a operating system installed, ie Windows. hope this helps.

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Cracking BIOS, use the followin' code...

Here is the best way to crack the BIOS password.

Follow the steps below:

1) Boot up windows.
2) Go to dos-prompt or go to command prompt directly from the windows start up menu.
3) Type the command at the prompt:
"debug" (without quotes)
4) Type the following lines now exactly as given......
o 70 10
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exit
5) Exit from the DOS Prompt and restart the machine.

password protection gone!!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy!

PS: I tested this in Award Bios.....
There seems to be some issue regarding display drivers on some machines if this is used. Just reinstall the drivers, Everything will be fine........

I have not found any other trouble if the codes are used.

To be on Safe side, just back up your data......

The use of this code is entirely at your risk..... It worked fine for me.....

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press space bar when it asks you to, to boot from the disc. from there you will be able to get to a command prompt
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You can use following command in command prompt.
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- Q

This will work on most DOS version.

Try this. If it doesn't work pls mail to me. smile.gif

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I already tested this command in win98.
o mean open the address.

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You can also get into the setup from CD, by changing the boot sequence from BIOS. (If the installation CD that you have is a bootable CD)

Hope this helps.

Thanks & Good luck!
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