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12-27-2021 05:23 AM
Hi,
I have tried using the "Shotgun" method also but i was getting error.
First i don't find elitebook 8440w. The elitebook available list are 2530p, 6930p, 8530w, 8460p, 4310s, 4510s,8540p
I have tried using 8530w, 8430p but i got the error:
UTILITY TO CLEAR BIOS PASSWORD.
Notebook is not supported (172b)
Can anyone help with this issue please. Your support is highly appreciated with sincere thanks.
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12-27-2021 10:49 AM
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Community.
According to the Community's Rules of Participation:
4d. No posts shall include instructions or directions intended to bypass or subvert security measures, including passwords, locking mechanisms, fingerprint scans, etc., or to bypass any safety measures.
Therefore, this topic is being locked. If you would like help resetting the password on your product, please Contact HP support in your region.
Regards,
MayS.
12-27-2021 10:49 AM
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Community.
According to the Community's Rules of Participation:
4d. No posts shall include instructions or directions intended to bypass or subvert security measures, including passwords, locking mechanisms, fingerprint scans, etc., or to bypass any safety measures.
Therefore, this topic is being locked. If you would like help resetting the password on your product, please Contact HP support in your region.
Regards,
MayS.