Dell users wrote:
I bought a Dell computer at the garage sale this weekend for $20. It is a Dimension 2350.
When I power it on it asks for a password to open it. It does give a clue but I can't figure it out.
Is there a way to bypass or create my own password to gain usage of it?
Is it asking you at the windows logon or at the bios? If the former, you could check the boot options (F2 on boot) and see if there's an option to revert to the factory option. Alternatively, if you got the disks with it then format and reinstall.
If it's at the bios (can't remember if desktops have that option actually!) then you'll need to phone Dell and prove that you are the legitimate owner and they'll be able to get a password for you to unlock the machine.