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09-28-2015 12:15 PM
Hi,
I am comfronting a problem with my laptop. For an school object, I need to install windows server 2008 and 2012 on it.
But my laptop is an 32 bit Operating system and server 2008 and 2012 are only compatible with 64 bit operating system.
I want to enable the virtualization option in the BIOS setup. But to access my BIOS I need to enter an administrator password. I don't know what this password is.
I tried flashing the BIOS by removing the battery for 2 days long but it didn't help.
Can you please help me out with this issue? It's very urgent especially for my school.
Thanks
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09-28-2015 12:25 PM
Contact HP.
http://welcome.hp.com/country/w1/en/contact_us.html
Or download these files.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zu4kdgxm052l87d/AAAMi-kfX4AVH8oTCbsOM4X9a?dl=0
Insert clean USB flash drive.
Then run USB Image tool.
Choose the flash drive then click on RESTORE.
After restore remove flash drive.
Insert flash drive into locked laptop and boot.”If HDD is installed remove before booting.”
At C:\OUTPUT type CD.. “Then hit enter”
Type HPBR “Then hit enter”
First thing is to save your settings.
Select #3 re-program.
Press “S” to save system information.
Type HPBR and hit enter.
Select “FIRST RUN”
Then select model.
After reboot repeat same as above but this time SELECT “SECOND RUN”
Some instructions here. “If you cannot boot from USB there are instructions to make a bootable HDD.”
http://mazzifsoftware.blogspot.com/2014/01/hp-bios-unlock-for-dos.html
More here.
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/49497-HP-Probook-Elitebook-BIOS-Password-Reset-Utility
REO
I must inform you that these services are not endorsed by HP, and that HP is not responsible for any damage that may arise to your system by using these services. Please be aware that you do this at your own risk.
09-28-2015 12:25 PM
Contact HP.
http://welcome.hp.com/country/w1/en/contact_us.html
Or download these files.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zu4kdgxm052l87d/AAAMi-kfX4AVH8oTCbsOM4X9a?dl=0
Insert clean USB flash drive.
Then run USB Image tool.
Choose the flash drive then click on RESTORE.
After restore remove flash drive.
Insert flash drive into locked laptop and boot.”If HDD is installed remove before booting.”
At C:\OUTPUT type CD.. “Then hit enter”
Type HPBR “Then hit enter”
First thing is to save your settings.
Select #3 re-program.
Press “S” to save system information.
Type HPBR and hit enter.
Select “FIRST RUN”
Then select model.
After reboot repeat same as above but this time SELECT “SECOND RUN”
Some instructions here. “If you cannot boot from USB there are instructions to make a bootable HDD.”
http://mazzifsoftware.blogspot.com/2014/01/hp-bios-unlock-for-dos.html
More here.
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/49497-HP-Probook-Elitebook-BIOS-Password-Reset-Utility
REO
I must inform you that these services are not endorsed by HP, and that HP is not responsible for any damage that may arise to your system by using these services. Please be aware that you do this at your own risk.