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CompaqCQ58
Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit)
Please help!!

I got given a Compaq CQ58 laptop from my brother and Im trying to get into BIOS to change the boot order to use a password tool from a USB because the Administrator password is also unknown but BIOS has been locked with its own Admin. password and I have no clue what the password could be!
My brother has no clue either.......
I had a go and then:
"System Disabled" with a no. 54081766.

Please help...
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Hi:

 

Restart the PC, and enter this unlock passcode...

 

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Hi:

 

Restart the PC, and enter this unlock passcode...

 

41989368

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@Paul_Tikkanen

Thank you so much Paul for your time and help!!

Your a genius!

Many thanks!
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You're very welcome.

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