Tecra S1 (PT831E) - cannot boot from the XP installation disk

Hi all

I received this book, but it is secure.
There is a BIOS password (which I have) and there is an administrator password which I don't have.

With my user account, I can't install or change anything, so I want to erase the whole HARD drive and install a fresh copy of Windows XP, but I can't. I can't start from the installation disc or the Toshiba recovery software. I can't access the BIOS either, I tried pressing F12, DELETE, C, F1, Ctrl + tab + ESC,... but to no avail.

I would gladly appreciate help because I have tried everything I know,
Thanks in advance,

Emmanuel

And what happens if you press ESC on the Toshiba screen?

I pretty sure that s ESC to the BIOS, but you can try other keys, maybe F2 m.

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