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03-14-2019 08:53 AM
Product: 15-ay014dx
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
One of my team members brought me their laptop with a "Enter Administrator or Startup Password" when they turn on their laptop.
I get the following Halt Code: i 72955138
Please help.
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03-15-2019 06:18 PM
Welcome to the HP Support Community
To provide you with an accurate solution, I'll need a few more details:
Is the computer asking for the Windows password or BIOS password?
If the computer is asking for the Windows password follow the below link.
Click here: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c04648973
Keep me posted, how it goes!
Have a great day!
Cheers:)
Raj1788
I am an HP Employee
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