did a fresh install of windows xp on this, started messing around changing the bios password and somehow it created an HDD password and I have no idea what it is....


Anyway, I tried using Darik's Boot and Nuke but it didn't even recognize the hard drive.

My friend then recommended me to try Magic Boot Disk v2.0 I burned that to a disc, but I honestly have no idea what to do, something to do with booting windows 98? What's that about?


Anyway, I just need to get this password off and I don't care about ANYthing on the hard drive. Would just like a fresh clean start, could use all the help.

Please and thank you

Why not ask Dell ? If you are the legit owner of the NB , there should be no problem in getting assistance. If possible.

Because it's the HDD password not the BIOS password, and I bought this off ebay... I also somehow accidently changed this myself because when I first had it I knew the password now it changed to something I don't know. I just need to wipe it.

BUMP.


Really need to use this computer....

You could start by telling us the make and model number of the drive ...

Otherwise here is one commercial solution:
http://www.hddunlock.com/

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