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re: trouble with Windows 95 SETUP
Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 4:55 pm
Windows 95 Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by curleewade
(3 messages posted)
O.K., I got three of the same responses. So my next question is, do I actually have
to go inside the computer? I am willing, but I don't want to get shocked...By the
way THANKS SO MUCH for all your help. At least I know there is hope for this thing...
On Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 12:15 am, Carol wrote:
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>You don't need the password. All you need to do is remove the CMOS battery for at
>least 30 minutes. That'll clear the CMOS and remove the password. The BIOS will
be
>reset to default settings. That's not a problem, unless major hardware changes were
>made. Plus, HP's are easy to get into, and the battery's held in with a clip. It
looks
>like a large watch battery, a bit smaller than a quarter. It's on the motherboard
>in plain site, when you look in the case. An HP case doesn't even need a screwdriver
>to get into. BE CAREFUL about static electricity though. Make sure you ground yourself
or touch
>some metal before touching anything. It doesn't take much to fry the components.
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Carol
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