I just bought the laptop from a buddy's computer store. I got a great deal on it, but the Bios and the Hard drive were password protected. I got around the BIOS password but the hard drive password will not reset. I was looking for a little help on how to unlock it. I do not have al lot of money to replace the hard drive. I am trying to restore it so I can give it to my wife to help her with college.

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