If one has a power-on password set in one's BIOS, is there a finite number of times you can attempt to enter it, and get it wrong, before it destroys the computer somehow, or can you attempt infinitely many times?
2007-02-14 12:04:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
If one has a power-on password set in one's BIOS, is there a finite number of times you can attempt to enter it, and get it wrong, before it destroys the computer somehow, or can you attempt infinitely many times? I ask because my manual says "Important: If you type the power-on password incorrectly three times, you will be unable to start the operating system and use the computer.", but I don't trust that that's possible..
2007-02-14 12:37:10 · update #1
You can dictionary attack a BIOS password to your heart's content. It won't destroy anything. However, why waste the time? Get the bios version/manufacturer, and go to their website. They'll have a way to reset the BIOS password. All of them do.
2007-02-14 12:17:59 · answer #1 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that were to happen to you, all you would have to do is remove the motherboard battery or reset the bios manually.
they're not that secure for that reason. they deter people, but if i needed to get in, I would pop the cover and reset the bios.
2007-02-14 21:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sort of. On my computer, it will restart if i put in the wrong password 3 times. However, i can try again. It just restarts.
2007-02-14 20:31:48 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your bios, but no, ive never seen a bios with one.
2007-02-14 20:46:08 · answer #4 · answered by Applejack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suppose it depends on your bios. i'm thinking no though.
2007-02-14 20:13:25 · answer #5 · answered by emkay4597 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋