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November 14th, 2024 23:24
Forgotten password
I have an Thin Client Optiplex 3000 D15u003 that I have forgotten the admin password for and need to reformat and use Win 11 on, any ideas?
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I have an Thin Client Optiplex 3000 D15u003 that I have forgotten the admin password for and need to reformat and use Win 11 on, any ideas?
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Chino de Oro
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November 15th, 2024 05:33
If the password status is unlocked, you can delete or change an existing System or Setup password by follow this instructions:
https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/optiplex-3000-thin-client/optiplex3000thinclient_sm/deleting-or-changing-an-existing-system-setup-password?guid=guid-b6db5e2c-98ab-4ef7-9ba7-42a0aef1d985&lang=en-us#:~:text=In%20the%20System%20BIOS%20or,and%20press%20Enter%20or%20Tab.
redxps630
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November 15th, 2024 16:48
There are bios password and Windows account password. To just wipe hdd you would not need either password.
If the hdd is password protected you may still be able to delete all partitions on it thus losing all data without knowing the password.
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000132226/dell-system-prompts-for-a-hard-drive-hdd-or-bios-password
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