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hp pavillion touchsmart 14 n04
Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)

1.i dont know how to disable bios password help me plz.

i remember my bios password but i dont like it ask me if i open my HP

my product hp pavillion touchsmart 14 n042tx

2.i have to donwgrade window 8 to window 7 help me if i want to upgrade to window 8. i lose window8 CD

thx very much

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Hi,

 

You can remove the need for a power on password as follows.

 

Shut down the notebook.  Tap away at the esc key as soon as you press the power button to access the Start-up menu and then select f10 to enter the Bios menu.  Use the arrow keys to highlight the Security tab and hit enter.  Use the arrow keys again to highlight power on password and hit enter.  Enter the current password and then for the new password, just leave this blank and hit enter - do the same for the confirmation field.  Press f10, select to save the new settings and hit enter.

 

Regarding being able to reinstall Windows 8, you can order a replacement set of Recovery Media - see the following link for details.

 

Order HP Recovery Discs.

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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Hi,

 

You can remove the need for a power on password as follows.

 

Shut down the notebook.  Tap away at the esc key as soon as you press the power button to access the Start-up menu and then select f10 to enter the Bios menu.  Use the arrow keys to highlight the Security tab and hit enter.  Use the arrow keys again to highlight power on password and hit enter.  Enter the current password and then for the new password, just leave this blank and hit enter - do the same for the confirmation field.  Press f10, select to save the new settings and hit enter.

 

Regarding being able to reinstall Windows 8, you can order a replacement set of Recovery Media - see the following link for details.

 

Order HP Recovery Discs.

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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****Please mark Accept As Solution if it solves your problem****
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i have to donwgrade window 8 to window 7 help me. if i want to upgrade to window 8. i lose window8 CD. 

help me please

regard

HP Recommended

Hi,

 

If you've lost your Windows 8 discs, you will need to order a replacement set - see the following link for details.

 

Order HP Recovery Discs.

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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****Click the White thumb to say thanks****
****Please mark Accept As Solution if it solves your problem****
****I don't work for HP****


Windows Insider MVP

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