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Hi,
Is there a way to create a password on my computer's operating system so that others cannot gain access to my files or other programs ? There have been times when others have deleted my precious data and programs.
I would be thankful if any body can show me how to do it.
Thanksjoss
XP and 2000 has password protetcion that really does work. You could install a password in the bios. This would only allow you to start the computer. One note of caution, it takes a little effort to disable it, but it can be done by removing the cmos battery or resetting the cmos jumper. It will stop the casual user from accessing your computer.
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I like armed guards.
Nobody messes with my computer while two seven foot tall, no-neck guys with AK-47s are standing next to it.
:)
sorry. i feel better now.
AOSCLAY
PEBKAC, baby
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Doghead
In a word NO
If you just press cancel your straight in that's how "Good" the password sceme on 98 is.
Follow Capt's advice and you won't go far wrong.
WolfeyOn a hot summers night would you offer your throat to the Wolf with the Red Roses?
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[why do I think I'll regret asking this......?]
Can one install a bios password in W98 SE?
How?
Thanks.
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Enter the bios during startup(usually tapping or holding the delete key during the boot sequence to enter the bios setup). Then enter the system password of your choice.
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BIOS password has absolutely nothing to do with win98 or XP or what so ever.
You can have a BIOS password even with out the hard disk.
It works at the ROM level which is far far more basic than the win98 or XP passwords which are OS level.PS: I have accessed so called password protected folder/ drive on win2k with great ease. Anyone who knows a bit of computers can hack into it. This ofc only if you are worried about privacy.
if all you are worried about is ppl deleting your stuff then win2k/XP protection is good enough.
A BIOS password makes the comp totally inaccessible to anybody who does not know the password.
Good Luck and Happy Computing,
Kailas Shastry,
India.
A brave man is a fool in the midst of cowards.
-Mahatma Gandhi.
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If you want easy security from physical attacks, get a removable hard drive tray so you can pull the hard drive out easily and lock it in a safe when the computer isn't running.
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