Linux/windows boot lock
Is there any way to lock a Windows or Linux machine's boot.
eg. You press the power button on a PC and it asks for a password before booting to the OS.
boot operating-systems lock
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Is there any way to lock a Windows or Linux machine's boot.
eg. You press the power button on a PC and it asks for a password before booting to the OS.
boot operating-systems lock
asked Dec 8 at 19:01
W0LFB0MB
115
Normally the modern PC has what you require into the BIOS. You may enter the BIOS setting at startup and set a boot password. Some notebooks use to show BIOS setting at startup if you, before the system start, hold one of F2, F10 or ESC Key. The correct procedure should be in your PC/Notebook instructions.
– Sir Jo Black
Dec 8 at 19:05
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Is there any way to lock a Windows or Linux machine's boot.
eg. You press the power button on a PC and it asks for a password before booting to the OS.
boot operating-systems lock
asked Dec 8 at 19:01
W0LFB0MB
115
Is there any way to lock a Windows or Linux machine's boot.
eg. You press the power button on a PC and it asks for a password before booting to the OS.
boot operating-systems lock
boot operating-systems lock
asked Dec 8 at 19:01
W0LFB0MB
115
asked Dec 8 at 19:01
W0LFB0MB
115
asked Dec 8 at 19:01
W0LFB0MB
115
asked Dec 8 at 19:01
W0LFB0MB
115
asked Dec 8 at 19:01
W0LFB0MB
115
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Normally the modern PC has what you require into the BIOS. You may enter the BIOS setting at startup and set a boot password. Some notebooks use to show BIOS setting at startup if you, before the system start, hold one of F2, F10 or ESC Key. The correct procedure should be in your PC/Notebook instructions.
– Sir Jo Black
Dec 8 at 19:05
add a comment |
Normally the modern PC has what you require into the BIOS. You may enter the BIOS setting at startup and set a boot password. Some notebooks use to show BIOS setting at startup if you, before the system start, hold one of F2, F10 or ESC Key. The correct procedure should be in your PC/Notebook instructions.
– Sir Jo Black
Dec 8 at 19:05
Normally the modern PC has what you require into the BIOS. You may enter the BIOS setting at startup and set a boot password. Some notebooks use to show BIOS setting at startup if you, before the system start, hold one of F2, F10 or ESC Key. The correct procedure should be in your PC/Notebook instructions.
– Sir Jo Black
Dec 8 at 19:05
Normally the modern PC has what you require into the BIOS. You may enter the BIOS setting at startup and set a boot password. Some notebooks use to show BIOS setting at startup if you, before the system start, hold one of F2, F10 or ESC Key. The correct procedure should be in your PC/Notebook instructions.
– Sir Jo Black
Dec 8 at 19:05
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There are a number of methods to secure a computer before the OS boots.
BIOS passwords. Almost every BIOS on a consumer motherboards come with a password feature. Upon starting the computer, the BIOS will ask for a password. The machine will not continue to boot until the proper password is entered. Note: BIOS passwords can typically be bypassed by a technically knowledgeable person.
Hardware based hard drive encryption. Some hard drives offer built in encryption with a password on boot. These are extremely secure and work with any operating systems.
Software based hard drive encryption. This works similarly or in conjunction with hardware based hard drive encryption. These are extremely secure and work with many different operating systems. Examples include Windows Bitlocker and Veracrypt. You will need to check compatibility with your operating system.
WARNING: Implementing any of these security features and forgetting your password could result in you permanently losing access to your operating system and data.
answered Dec 8 at 19:32
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There are a number of methods to secure a computer before the OS boots.
BIOS passwords. Almost every BIOS on a consumer motherboards come with a password feature. Upon starting the computer, the BIOS will ask for a password. The machine will not continue to boot until the proper password is entered. Note: BIOS passwords can typically be bypassed by a technically knowledgeable person.
Hardware based hard drive encryption. Some hard drives offer built in encryption with a password on boot. These are extremely secure and work with any operating systems.
Software based hard drive encryption. This works similarly or in conjunction with hardware based hard drive encryption. These are extremely secure and work with many different operating systems. Examples include Windows Bitlocker and Veracrypt. You will need to check compatibility with your operating system.
WARNING: Implementing any of these security features and forgetting your password could result in you permanently losing access to your operating system and data.
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There are a number of methods to secure a computer before the OS boots.
BIOS passwords. Almost every BIOS on a consumer motherboards come with a password feature. Upon starting the computer, the BIOS will ask for a password. The machine will not continue to boot until the proper password is entered. Note: BIOS passwords can typically be bypassed by a technically knowledgeable person.
Hardware based hard drive encryption. Some hard drives offer built in encryption with a password on boot. These are extremely secure and work with any operating systems.
Software based hard drive encryption. This works similarly or in conjunction with hardware based hard drive encryption. These are extremely secure and work with many different operating systems. Examples include Windows Bitlocker and Veracrypt. You will need to check compatibility with your operating system.
WARNING: Implementing any of these security features and forgetting your password could result in you permanently losing access to your operating system and data.
answered Dec 8 at 19:32
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There are a number of methods to secure a computer before the OS boots.
BIOS passwords. Almost every BIOS on a consumer motherboards come with a password feature. Upon starting the computer, the BIOS will ask for a password. The machine will not continue to boot until the proper password is entered. Note: BIOS passwords can typically be bypassed by a technically knowledgeable person.
Hardware based hard drive encryption. Some hard drives offer built in encryption with a password on boot. These are extremely secure and work with any operating systems.
Software based hard drive encryption. This works similarly or in conjunction with hardware based hard drive encryption. These are extremely secure and work with many different operating systems. Examples include Windows Bitlocker and Veracrypt. You will need to check compatibility with your operating system.
WARNING: Implementing any of these security features and forgetting your password could result in you permanently losing access to your operating system and data.
answered Dec 8 at 19:32
Keltari
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There are a number of methods to secure a computer before the OS boots.
BIOS passwords. Almost every BIOS on a consumer motherboards come with a password feature. Upon starting the computer, the BIOS will ask for a password. The machine will not continue to boot until the proper password is entered. Note: BIOS passwords can typically be bypassed by a technically knowledgeable person.
Hardware based hard drive encryption. Some hard drives offer built in encryption with a password on boot. These are extremely secure and work with any operating systems.
Software based hard drive encryption. This works similarly or in conjunction with hardware based hard drive encryption. These are extremely secure and work with many different operating systems. Examples include Windows Bitlocker and Veracrypt. You will need to check compatibility with your operating system.
WARNING: Implementing any of these security features and forgetting your password could result in you permanently losing access to your operating system and data.
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Normally the modern PC has what you require into the BIOS. You may enter the BIOS setting at startup and set a boot password. Some notebooks use to show BIOS setting at startup if you, before the system start, hold one of F2, F10 or ESC Key. The correct procedure should be in your PC/Notebook instructions.
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