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‎05-26-2020 11:33 AM - edited ‎05-26-2020 11:49 AM

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Product: 2540p
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi there,

 

Windows 10 asked me to confirm my account, which i did. After i validated the microsoft account, the HP security software that is installed changed the BIOS password to a temp one "check....something". I memmorized it for the 3 first days but then i forgot what it was and didn't write it.

 

I think that the service Pre-Boot Security for HP ProtectTools was the one responsible to change it.

 

Is there a way to reset the BIOS password or show the atual password?

 

Thank you

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‎05-26-2020 11:52 AM

HP Recommended

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.

 

This topic is going to be locked. If you would like help resetting the password on your product, please Contact HP support in your region. 

 

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