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How to Get Rid of Parental Control on a Sony PS2

One feature of the PlayStation 2 console is a parental settings option. This feature allows parents to prevent children from watching DVDs with content that can be deemed inappropriate. Turning off this setting requires the use of a four-digit password, which is chosen during the initial setup. Unfortunately, this password may have been replaced or may be unknown if you have purchased a used PS2. If you want to turn off parental settings but cannot remember the password, you can use the default password issued by Sony to bypass this barricade and rid yourself of parental control.

Things You'll Need

Sony PS2
R-rated DVD

Instructions

- 1
  Power off your PlayStation 2, and place a DVD into the disc drive. You can reset and turn off parental controls only through the DVD menu, not within the game menu.
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  Start the DVD, and wait for the message informing you that the movie is classified as beyond the "Parental Control Level" and asking if you still want to play the movie. Select "Yes," and click "X."
- 3
  Click "Select" on the screen that prompts you to input your password. The screen will change to the "Delete Password" menu.
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  Enter 7444 as your password, and then click "X." This is the override password and will result in the deletion of any previous passwords.
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  Press "Select" to return to the password entry menu. Choose a four-digit number to enter as your new password. If you're going to disable parental controls for good, enter 0000, as this will be the easiest to remember and enter. Repeat the entry when it asks for confirmation.
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  Click "Select" when the move begins to play. Use the directional pad to select "Setup" from the menu that appears. Next choose "Parental Controls." Change the level to "Off," and exit the menu. Your parental controls are now turned off.

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