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Hi. I'm new to the whole concept of hard drive -related programming, so if there's anyone more experienced; welcome.
I have no intention of encrypting my hard drive, but only to create a BootAuth which loads before Windows starts, like the bios password-auth.
No need for fancy settings and options; a solid password within the program, when executed and computer rebooted -> BootAuth.
Anyone up for creating a source code for such program?
> Anyone up for creating a source code for such program?
So are you looking for someone to do this for you?
In which case, this should be on the projects/recruitment board.
> So are you looking for someone to do this for you?
-Well, surely it would be the easiest way, but I doubt anyone is willing. So I was expecting pieces, hints and tips regarding to the subject. Nevertheless, a complete source code would do it. The program is considered small anyway, so a minute of an experienced person's time would be appreciated.
Perhaps it belongs to the projects/recruitment board then.
Maybe this site will help you with what you want to achieve.
http://www.nondot.org/sabre/os/articles
> Maybe this site will help you with what you want to achieve.
> http://www.nondot.org/sabre/os/articles
-Nice link, but it isn't any good for me, especially when considering the fact that I'm not that well skilled in English.
Isn't there a simple piece of code, that has integrated(solid) password. When executed in Windows and after rebooting, it displays BootAuth (password-ask) before Windows starts?
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=password+boot+manager
About as simple as it gets.
> About as simple as it gets.
-I'm not looking for any kind of settings or windows. Just a simple console application which automatically when executed; makes the proper adjustments and settings (add password-prompt at boot, before Windows starts) and then shuts down the program. Then when you reboot your computer, it is done; it asks for a password.
To get *exactly* what you want, most likely you're going to need to do it YOURSELF. Otherwise, as stated, use something that achieves what you need, like the smart bootmanager.Quote:
Originally Posted by adrenalin
> To get *exactly* what you want, most likely you're going to need to do it YOURSELF.
-Yes, I'm aware of this. But since I have no actual experience in hard drive / system -related programming, I expected to get pieces of code in here. Then to assemble and edit them myself, getting experience at the same.
the only way is to get the bootloader to ask for the password.
a console app would have to be run from the bootloader, since windows doesn't give console option anymore it becomes harder to do this.
Here is a good starting point. a bootloader that will boot any os, and can be set to require password to start the system up.