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Question

Start-up problem with blue DOS screen

by bobmc08 Apr 2, 2015 5:46PM PDT

Upon switching-on my Aspire 3503WLMi laptop all I get is a blue DOS-type screen asking for a password. I have no idea which password it refers to and on trying a couple it goes into 'Disabled' mode. What can I do? Thankyou.

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Clarification Request

BIOS password?

by MarkFlax Forum moderator Apr 2, 2015 7:01PM PDT

That sounds like a BIOS password.

BIOS is what the computer does when it is turned on,before continuing to load the operating system.

BIOS - Basic In/Out System checks hardware configuration on start up.

Who set this BIOS password?

Mark

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