eMachines G630 Laptop User Manual


 
32 Chapter 2
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities
This section provides you with details about removing HDD/BIOS password:
Remove HDD Password:
If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated.
To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps:
1. An error code is generated for unlocking the HDD. Note down this code.
2. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format UnlockHD
[Encode code] with the code noted in the previous step, as follows:
UnlockHD 76943488
3. Select 2 to obtain the password. This password which can be used for unlocking the HDD.
Password :46548274
4. Shut down the computer by pressing down the Power button for 4 seconds.
5. Turn on the computer and key in the password to unlock the HDD.