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‎08-07-2016 08:43 AM

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Product: hp g42-415dx
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

 forgot administrator password

 

System key 61082716

2 people had the same question
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‎08-07-2016 08:47 AM

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Hello,

 

Thank you for posting in the HP Support forum.

 

To unlock your BIOS, please type this code in response >> 74980338

 

This will unlock the BIOS, you will be able to enter it and boot system without BIOS protection.

 

Let me know if this works for you.

Your FEEDBACK is important. Use the interactive buttons below and let me know if the post helps ;
*** HP employee *** I express personal opinion only *** Joined the Community in 2013

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‎08-07-2016 08:47 AM

HP Recommended

Hello,

 

Thank you for posting in the HP Support forum.

 

To unlock your BIOS, please type this code in response >> 74980338

 

This will unlock the BIOS, you will be able to enter it and boot system without BIOS protection.

 

Let me know if this works for you.

Your FEEDBACK is important. Use the interactive buttons below and let me know if the post helps ;
*** HP employee *** I express personal opinion only *** Joined the Community in 2013
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‎08-07-2016 09:13 AM

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Thanks a lot

It worked.

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