I have an old Apple IIse which has a "LockOut" software on it. It has been so long since I used the IIse, I have forgotten the password to the LockOut. Now I need to access some of that old data. Is there a work-around to get into the hard drive?
I never use that and seen it on the Macs, but what I heard is that once the LockOut is on and you do not know the password, it is LockOut, which means you can't get in. Good safety features, but there no other way around, unless you have the original disk to redo the hard drive.
There are ways to bypass security software. The method depends on the type of software. Generally, we do not reveal trade secrets in a public forum.
However, there are enough imprecise statements in your query that lead me to believe that a general answer might work.
First, if you have an SE, it has a SCSI port. If you have a IIsi, it has a SCSI port. Boot from an external drive attached to the SCSI port and you can get past boot restrictions. An external Zip drive will also work. Then, once you have booted the computer from a different drive, you can examine the hard drive with the right software.
You will need to find the hardware first before we worry about software options.
Thanks, Appaloosa. I was going to get to that way eventually. But then a local friend suggested I just try starting up with the shift key held down. That by-passed the Extension, which I promptly deleted.
I am glad that it was that simple. Schools used a security tool called Fool Proof. Unfortunately, any non-fool could bypass the security using methods like you described.
I have an old Apple IIse which has a "LockOut" software on it. It has been so long since I used the IIse, I have forgotten the password to the LockOut. Is there a work-around to get into the hard drive?
