Basically around the 2000s we had a WinXP computer and each time I wanted to use it, either my mom or my dad had to turn it on. However they had to strike the key to enter the BIOS. Everytime when booting the PC. Then they would exit the BIOS and so Windows XP would boot normally.

Do you guys know if your parents also did that and why?

  • N00b22@lemmy.mlOP
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    1 year ago

    Yeah, I think it was because the CMOS was dead. But not sure because I don’t have the computer anymore. Thanks for the answer

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      1 year ago

      oh, I’m so glad I could scratch that memory itch!

      it was a problem form another time. but, honestly, I’m so glad to be able to answer a tech support issue from, what, 20 years ago? yay!