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There's a free tool you can use to try to crack the password called Ophcrack. The only decent tools I've found for changing and removing are commercial products. Check out NTAccess for this.
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Password security extras
- BIOS password hacking
An unknown BIOS password can be a pesky obstacle to overcome. Contributor Kevin Beaver presents a step-by-step methodology to hack, crack or otherwise reset your unwanted BIOS password.
- Password Hardening Journal
One of the forgotten elements of a truly secure infrastructure is password security. If a hacker can break through your password defenses, he will have unchecked access to everything that an authorized user or even a network administrator has. Check out the pieces in this journal to find out how to secure your organization at this often overlooked password level.
- Clear the hard drive password in the BIOS
Windows security expert Kevin Beaver explains how to clear the hard drive password in the BIOS.
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