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XPS 8930, by mistake I deleted my admin account and I can't reach BIOS
XPS 8930
I deleted my admin account by mistake from my dell PC and now I am unable to do anything that requires using the Admin function. I was told by a tech my BIOS had been locked. Is there any solution for my terrible mistake.
Thank you in advance.
ejn63
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May 3rd, 2024 14:31
First, this is the notebook forum -- your system is a desktop.
Second, Windows accounts (the admin account) has nothing to do with entering firmware setup (F2 at powerup).
JOcean
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May 3rd, 2024 18:11
First of all @ejn63 is spot on there is no connection with the BIOS. Now have you tried to create the admin account with this information at the MS web page?
Chino de Oro
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May 3rd, 2024 22:29
You can attempt to clear CMOS and Password via jumpers. Follow the instructions here https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/xps-8930-desktop/xps-8930-service-manual/procedure?guid=guid-2a199221-cdfc-4dfe-b196-da786913bc78&lang=en-us
ispalten
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May 4th, 2024 14:42
To be clear, ignoring the 'BIOS locked part', I think you just deleted an account that was the Administrator?
If so, I'm still not sure what you mean.
There are TWO different Administrator's, the ACTUAL one, and one that a User runs as Administrator. In the User being the Administrator, it still is restricted in doing some things.
If you wish to get to the BIOS, there are even 2 ways to do that, F2 when the Dell Logo boot screen appears or even from inside Windows (https://www.xda-developers.com/how-enter-bios-windows-pc/).
If you want to TURN ON or OFF, the true Windows Administrator to do some functions, see this link, https://www.lifewire.com/enable-or-disable-administrator-account-in-windows-10-5095293.
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