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- Notebooks
- Notebook Boot and Lockup
- bios password

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10-25-2016 11:17 PM
Accepted Solutions
10-27-2016 10:11 PM
Halt code should be of 8 Characters.
Please enter the incorrect password 3 times and reply to this post with an error code or the halt code, so I can reset the password for you
Or
Please click on the below shown link to reset the password by yourself using the error code or the halt code
Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again
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GBL84
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10-25-2016 11:26 PM
Please enter the incorrect password 3 times and reply to this post with an error code or the halt code, so I can reset the password for you
Or
Please click on the below shown link to reset the password by yourself using the error code or the halt code
Steps to be followed after you reset the password:
- Use the unlock code posted above to enter the BIOS
- Disable all passwords that are enabled
- If asked for current password - type the unlock code
- For new password, just press ENTER key
- Repeat the same for verify password column.
- Then leave the BIOS by saving & exit option to save the changes.
Troubleshooting Steps:
Incase if the Password doesn’t work please try a Hard Reset as follows.
- Shut down the notebook
- Unplug the AC Adapter and then remove the battery
- Hold down the Power button for 30 seconds
- Plug in the Power/AC Adapter (Leave the battery out for the moment) & Start the Notebook
- If you now see a password box, Please type the same Password I shared before and press enter
Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again
**Click the White Thumbs Up Button on the right to say Thanks**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.
Thank You,
GBL84
I am not an HP Employee
10-27-2016 10:11 PM
Halt code should be of 8 Characters.
Please enter the incorrect password 3 times and reply to this post with an error code or the halt code, so I can reset the password for you
Or
Please click on the below shown link to reset the password by yourself using the error code or the halt code
Hope this helps, for any further queries reply to the post and feel free to join us again
**Click the White Thumbs Up Button on the right to say Thanks**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.
Thank You,
GBL84
I am not an HP Employee