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12-09-2018 11:24 PM
I must have entered the wrong password too many time, my System Disabled (or that is the last error message that I saw. HP has been little to no help, they say it's a hardware issue and that it's not covered under my warranty (go figure). They want me to send it in and pay $400.00 to have the hardware issue repaired, between 6-8 weeks from now. I just want to get back into it...even if I lose everything. And, the sooner the better.
Any help would be so appreciated. I am comfortable getting into it, and navigating throughout the, hardware or software, I just don't know where to begin. I haven't even had this Notebook for a year.
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12-10-2018 01:32 AM
Visit http://bios-pw.org/ enter the code to gives you when it says system disabled. This will generate one or more possible codes for you to type in when you power on laptop.
12-10-2018 06:57 AM
Hi, @CutiePie5579
If you enter any BIOS password 3 times, see if the PC generates an 8 digit system disabled code with a little 'i' in front of it.
If it does, please post the 8 digit code including the 'i,' and we can provide an unlock passcode for you.
If the PC does not generate an 8 digit system disabled code, unfortunately we won't be able to help you.
12-10-2018 10:01 AM
I have visited that site (I believe it's the same one) and nothing has worked. This error code has been several different 8 digit codes...seems to change everytime I re-try to Enter the incorrect or "Invalid Password."
12-10-2018 10:07 AM
"Invalid Password" is what I see now...
I assume that holding the Power until it shuts down and restarts will suffice as Restarting the PC? I am not being smart, I ask becasue if this ends up being "operator error," it will ruin me 🙂 But seriously, I am just trying to be thorough. I entered the numbers and hit "Enter". "Invalid Password," is what I see now.
12-10-2018 10:09 AM - edited 12-10-2018 10:10 AM
Yes, holding the power button down, and shutting down the PC and turning it on again = restarting it.
The code I posted should have worked.
Try entering any BIOS P/W 3 times again, and re-post the system disabled code.
12-10-2018 10:15 AM
OMG! I tried it again an I am getting the HP Logo!!! Thank you!!! Please standby....Oh thank you! thank you!!!
It is at the Windows Logon screen but the date is August 29 and I haven't been able to get away from this screen yet...