System and method for secure O.S. boot from...

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2005-06-29

2009-11-24

Cervetti, David García (Department: 2436)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

System access control based on user identification by...

Solely password entry

C726S017000

Reexamination Certificate

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07624279

ABSTRACT:
If a user forgets the power-on password of his computer, he can depress the “enter” key or “access” key once to cause the BIOS to locate the power-on password in memory and attempt to unlock the HDD using the power-on password to boot a secure O.S. The HDD password either can be the same as the power-on password or the HDD can recognize the power-on password for the limited purpose of allowing access to the secure O.S. In any case, the secure O.S. is booted for password reset.

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