Keyboard Lock...

The_YongGrand · 22nd Jan 2006, 10:47 AM

Yes. Keyboard lock - some old stuff in PC arena, isn't it?

I remembered that these 386s and 486s and Pentiums (1st Generation) have those lock in front of the case. If you get a PC around that time you are given a key for these right? Hee heh...

But why suddenly on newer computers they don't use the lock anymore? I mean, that's a security right? Locking the keyboard so someone couldn't use it?

Chai · 22nd Jan 2006, 11:04 AM

LOL! Old school!

I don't think they are needed anymore with a secure OS like Win XP.

The_YongGrand · 22nd Jan 2006, 11:57 AM

And the key's shape is all the same for every computer. Ooooh.

Chai · 22nd Jan 2006, 12:04 PM

LMAO! Now you know why it's not used anymore!

But there are still cases with lock that prevents people from opening up the cases.

sunsetbay · 22nd Jan 2006, 01:11 PM

keyboard lock?!?

or was it power lock in the casing??

kayFX · 22nd Jan 2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_YongGrand

Yes. Keyboard lock - some old stuff in PC arena, isn't it?

I remembered that these 386s and 486s and Pentiums (1st Generation) have those lock in front of the case. If you get a PC around that time you are given a key for these right? Hee heh...

But why suddenly on newer computers they don't use the lock anymore? I mean, that's a security right? Locking the keyboard so someone couldn't use it?

know i know why old computer have a keyhole in front of it.. dunno the function either at that time..

jamotto · 22nd Jan 2006, 02:18 PM

1.) bios passwords where introduced.
2.) the locks where hopelessly easy to bypass.

I like the "key disks" better you would have a 5.25 in floppy that the first 8 bytes where the Ascii codes for "password", With out the disk the computer would not boot up right.

The_YongGrand · 22nd Jan 2006, 09:24 PM

Yeah - these locks are extremely easy to be bypassed.

My bro's friend told me that he accidently locked his PC. And the key - he misplaced it again. So he used some pins and all the stuff, twist - turn it and voila!! The keyboard is unlocked...

And long time ago my pa used to lock my PC because I was naughty.

But when he's not around I bypassed the lock discreetly (please - don't ever try that!!) with a head of a Kilometrico pen (I unscrewed and removed the top)....

I admit I was so mischievous at that time. Heh hehh...

22nd Jan 2006, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,880 Reputation: 1187 Rep Power: 19	Keyboard Lock... Yes. Keyboard lock - some old stuff in PC arena, isn't it? I remembered that these 386s and 486s and Pentiums (1st Generation) have those lock in front of the case. If you get a PC around that time you are given a key for these right? Hee heh... But why suddenly on newer computers they don't use the lock anymore? I mean, that's a security right? Locking the keyboard so someone couldn't use it?

22nd Jan 2006, 11:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 28,125 Reputation: 4649 Rep Power: 82	LOL! Old school! I don't think they are needed anymore with a secure OS like Win XP. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 28,125 Reputation: 4649 Rep Power: 82	LMAO! Now you know why it's not used anymore! But there are still cases with lock that prevents people from opening up the cases. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,880 Reputation: 1187 Rep Power: 19	And the key's shape is all the same for every computer. Ooooh.

22nd Jan 2006, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
jamotto Active Join Date: 3 Mar 2005 Posts: 523 Reputation: 335 Rep Power: 9	1.) bios passwords where introduced. 2.) the locks where hopelessly easy to bypass. I like the "key disks" better you would have a 5.25 in floppy that the first 8 bytes where the Ascii codes for "password", With out the disk the computer would not boot up right.

22nd Jan 2006, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,880 Reputation: 1187 Rep Power: 19	Yeah - these locks are extremely easy to be bypassed. My bro's friend told me that he accidently locked his PC. And the key - he misplaced it again. So he used some pins and all the stuff, twist - turn it and voila!! The keyboard is unlocked... And long time ago my pa used to lock my PC because I was naughty. But when he's not around I bypassed the lock discreetly (please - don't ever try that!!) with a head of a Kilometrico pen (I unscrewed and removed the top).... I admit I was so mischievous at that time. Heh hehh...