Which items can a password be used to protect?

Explanation : Network, File and Folder can be protected by using a password.

Can BIOS be password protected?

A BIOS or UEFI firmware password provides some protection against this. Depending on how you configure the password, people will need the password to boot the computer or just to change BIOS settings. Of course, if someone has physical access to your computer, all bets are off.

What is CMOS password?

The BIOS password is stored in complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) memory. In some computers, a small battery attached to the motherboard maintains the memory when the computer is off. Because it provides an extra layer of security, a BIOS password can help prevent unauthorized use of a computer.

What are two ways to protect your password?

How to create a strong password

Do not use personal information.
Do not use real words.
Create longer passwords.
Modify easy-to-remember phrases.
Don’t write them down.
Change passwords on a regular basis.
Use different passwords on different accounts.
Do not type passwords on devices or networks you do not control.

Are BIOS passwords worth it?

The bios password does nothing to protect your data. In the end it just prevents someone from reinstalling the OS or changing any settings on the bios. Its important to note that some laptops cannot have a bios password reset rendering them useless if you don’t know the password.

How can I remove CMOS password?

On the computer motherboard, locate the BIOS clear or password jumper or DIP switch and change its position. This jumper is often labeled CLEAR, CLEAR CMOS, JCMOS1, CLR, CLRPWD, PASSWD, PASSWORD, PSWD or PWD. To clear, remove the jumper from the two pins currently covered, and place it over the two remaining jumpers.

What if you forget your BIOS password?

BIOS passwords cannot be recovered. If you have forgotten one of the passwords that is set in the BIOS, resetting the CMOS or NVRAM helps reset the BIOS to factory default settings and remove the passwords from the BIOS. WARNING: Clearing the CMOS or NVRAM using a jumper resets the passwords in the BIOS.

What happens if you forget your BIOS password?

Unfortunately, users forgetting that password can cause real headaches. If a BIOS password has been set, many computers won’t get past the booting process or allow you to change the BIOS settings without that password—turning the machine into an expensive doorstop.

When do you need a BIOS or CMOS password?

The password you configure for your BIOS is required by you whenever you turn your computer on in order to boot your installed operating system. If you can’t remember a BIOS or CMOS password, you’re pretty screwed because you won’t be able to even boot up Windows.

Where is the CMOS password stored on a laptop?

Check http://dogber1.blogspot.com/2009/05/table-of-reverse-engineered-bios.html it contains programs to unlock some On laptops, the password is usually stored in an eeprom on the motherboard and not in the cmos.

What are the password-protected files in the..?

The current file is a password-protected item. Please enter the password here below so that Bitdefender can scan it. If you do not know the password, you can choose to skip this file. This notification indicates that the files are either protected with a password or by some form of encryption.

How can I clear the CMOS password jumper?

To clear, remove the jumper from the two pins currently covered, and place it over the two remaining jumpers. An example of the various jumper positions is shown in the image. Some computers may also clear the password by keeping the jumper open (one or no pins covered). What if I can’t locate the CMOS password jumper?