Hey Tony
I hope this is what you are looking for .. Here is the link where I found
it
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/default.mspx?mfr=true
strComputer = "."
Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:" _
& "{impersonationLevel=impersonate}!\\" & strComputer &
Hello all,
Does anybody have a VBScript that would detect if a scheduled task
already exists on a Windows PC? I tried the internet but must not be
asking the right search questions.
Thanks,
Tony Richardson
Technology Coordinator
Humboldt Community School District
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I agree. The only way to do this would be to take it all apart (easy to
take apart but a pain to put back together again) and remove the cmos
battery for a short period. There are some "cmos crack" programs on the
web but I have never used them.
If you can prove ownership, the manufacturer will d
Have you tried calling the notebook manufacturer about how to reset it?
On a desktop it's just a matter of setting a jumper on the motherboard
and rebooting.
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Karl Hehr
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 8:41 AM
In the good old days when I sold sanyo computers there were 3 ways to
reset the bios password. You could put a jumper cable around the bios
battery to drain it(very hard on the battery), some models had a jumper
on the motherboard near the battery that did the same thing, and all
models had a
Hi Karl
I would remove the CMOS battery on the motherboard for about 30 min. and
that should wipe out the settings.
Have a great day!!!
Thanks!
Rex Peterson
Computer/Network Technician A+, N+, MCP
Prairie Lakes AEA 8
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1235 5th Ave South
Fort. Dodge, Ia. 50501
1-515-574-5559
Karl,
You usually have to use jumpers to reset the bios, but on laptops it is
more of a problem. It depends greatly on the model and manufacturer. I
know on HPs it is kind of a pain in the butt.
Chad Frerichs
Network Administrator
Okoboji Community Schools
Milford, IA 51351
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Ok, I have a laptop that I want to wipe and restore. Currently runs
WIndows XP Pro, normally this would not be an issue BUT the student
set a bios password. I need to know how to get around this.
Since I did not set up the laptops please do not give me a hard time
for allowing students acce
