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yep removing a battery wil do this and reset the password.

I got a desktop from my local thrift store and can't get in i pulled up the bios couldn't find the reset in that was wondering if i did this would it come up or reset it 

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2 minutes ago, Iamnotgod said:

I got a desktop from my local thrift store and can't get in i pulled up the bios couldn't find the reset in that was wondering if i did this would it come up or reset it 

can you please retype that

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There are a few ways to clear the cmos, one is to use a jumper and the pins dedicated to clearing the cmos, the other is to remove the cmos battery which is a round battery that is located on the motherboard. BEFORE removing the battery make sure both the system and power supply are off, take the battery out for about 5-10 seconds at least then reseat and power back on.

 

Note some newer boards have a clear cmos button usually in the back with the rear i/o but it is very unlikely that this computer will have that, the battery is likely your easiest bet.

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I have the the jumper and pins option which way would you recommend doing also this computer power supply doesn't have a off switch for it 

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pulled out the battery and waited 20 seconds still cant log into the computer

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