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‎04-08-2020 02:29 AM

HP Recommended
Product: Compaq 6735s
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)

Hello everyone. I have an old Laptop (Compaq 6735 s) and want to upgrade the system. Unfortunately the BIOS is locked with a forgotten password. Could you help to reset the pass please.

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‎04-08-2020 07:33 AM

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Hi:

 

Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to help you, since HP will no longer supply the required SMC.bin file that is used to clear the BIOS password.

 

That was the only way it could be done.

Most HP business notebooks including the one you have, do not generate system disabled codes.

 

Also, removing the CMOS battery will not clear the P/W.

 

HP issued this document recently...

 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06368824

 

The forum rules were amended last year, which no longer allow us to help with removing passwords.

 

Rule 4.d...

 

d. 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.

 

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage

 

Therefore, this topic is being locked.

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