What should I do about my BIOS password lock - ANV16-41

Hello Acer Community.

I have been wanting to enable secure boot through my BIOS settings so I can play some new games, ones that all require secure boot to run, but my BIOS is locked with a password I set ages ago that I cannot remember.

I have tried every possible combination that I would've set and none of them seem to work. I have also contact Acer Support about it, saying I've got the code.txt and stuff for the unlock password, but they say I need to contact my retailer since they can do it.

I contacted my retailer about this issue and they said I need to contact Acer Support because they are the ones with the decryption tools for the code.txt files, so I'm at a standstill since neither place will help.

I have an Acer Nitro V16 ANV16-41 Laptop that I bought a couple of years ago.

All help is appreciated!

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Papaya12

Greetings @GlitchedFolx You are in trouble, if you forget the BIOS or Setup password it is a very bad thing, try changing the CMOS battery or more, this is serious and I advise you this.

GlitchedFolx

I've tried taking that out and leaving it for a while but even then the password won't go away.

Papaya12

Greetings @GlitchedFolx From what you're telling me, most BIOS passwords are located on the motherboard, and changing it would be very risky and not recommended. Although you can try, you have other options:

Reflash the BIOS: This can only be done by specialists or technicians in your city, it is possible that the BIOS password can be removed here.
Changing the motherboard: I do not recommend it, do it at your own risk.

GAMING6698

Only an official Acer service center (not just the retailer or general support) can unlock the BIOS, and you must physically bring the device in along with proof of ownership or required document. If it's too far then first You can contact acer customer care using below link via online chat or email and confirm if they can unlock.

Support.acer.com

Samuel-Acer

Hi GlitchedFolx,

Unfortunately, we do not allow/provide direct support or discuss any steps on unlocking BIOS passwords or bypassing of security features. (Please check/ review our Acer Community User Agreement)