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‎03-22-2017 01:40 PM

HP Recommended

My compaq mini is asking for bios password:

Password Check Failed
fatal Error ... Sysytem Halted

 

Serial Number:
CNU9273CPZ

pls help

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‎03-22-2017 01:42 PM - edited ‎03-22-2017 01:43 PM

HP Recommended

Please try this Password :  

 

e9lo7xfe20

 

3rd Character is Lower case L as in LIMA

4th Character is  Lower case O  as in OSCAR and not Zero

 

 

Last  Character is a ZERO

 

 

Steps to be followed:

  1. Use the unlock code posted above to enter the BIOS
  2. Disable all passwords that are enabled
  3. If asked for current password - type the unlock code
  4. For new password, just press ENTER key
  5. Repeat the same for verify password column.
  6. Then leave the BIOS by saving & exit option to save the changes.

 

 

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Thank You,

GBL84

I am not an HP Employee 

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‎03-22-2017 01:42 PM - edited ‎03-22-2017 01:43 PM

HP Recommended

Please try this Password :  

 

e9lo7xfe20

 

3rd Character is Lower case L as in LIMA

4th Character is  Lower case O  as in OSCAR and not Zero

 

 

Last  Character is a ZERO

 

 

Steps to be followed:

  1. Use the unlock code posted above to enter the BIOS
  2. Disable all passwords that are enabled
  3. If asked for current password - type the unlock code
  4. For new password, just press ENTER key
  5. Repeat the same for verify password column.
  6. Then leave the BIOS by saving & exit option to save the changes.

 

 

Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again !!

 

 **Click the White Thumbs Up Button on the right to say Thanks**

Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.

 

Thank You,

GBL84

I am not an HP Employee 

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