If you search for "Dell BIOS password reset tool download," you will find hundreds of websites offering executable files, registry hacks, or "bootable USB creators."

A BIOS password reset tool is a software utility that helps reset or remove the BIOS password on a computer. The tool works by modifying the BIOS settings or by generating a master password that unlocks the BIOS.

can provide a master override code after you verify ownership. For out-of-warranty devices, this may involve a fee. Hardware Jumper (Desktops Only)