I'll reply to my own post as a lister connected me offlist with a possible
solution.

Apparently the method of changing the password is to enter the password when
prompted, follow it with a forward slash, enter the new password, add
another forward slash, then hit Enter.

Or, if the aim is to remove the password: Enter the password, follow it with
two forward slashes then hit Enter.

This has just been confirmed by a Compaq tech.

Only trouble is - I can't make it work :--))

Ian Porter
Computer Guys Inc.
Arrowtown
New Zealand
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian"

> A customer's antique Presario 425 'tabletop' machine (combined box and
> monitor) has a bios password installed which he wants removed.

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