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hp elitebook 2540p
Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)

Hello there

 

my laptop has bios password and i don't know that

please somebody help me about that .

 

by many thanks

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@s0or

 

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.

 

Since your model is not listed select “SHOTGUN.”

 

After reboot repeat “SHOTGUN” a second time.

 

Some instructions here.

http://mazzifsoftware.blogspot.com/2014/01/hp-bios​​-unlock-for-dos.html

 

More help here.

http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/49497-HP-Probook-Elitebook-BIOS-Password-Reset-Utility?s=ad...

 

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.

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@s0or

 

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.

 

Since your model is not listed select “SHOTGUN.”

 

After reboot repeat “SHOTGUN” a second time.

 

Some instructions here.

http://mazzifsoftware.blogspot.com/2014/01/hp-bios​​-unlock-for-dos.html

 

More help here.

http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/49497-HP-Probook-Elitebook-BIOS-Password-Reset-Utility?s=ad...

 

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.

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@s0or

 

Your model has been verified using the SHOTGUN method.

 

ProBookEliteBookProBook ShotgunEliteBook ShotgunDID NOT WORK
2230s2530p 2540p4530s
2740p2560p 8740w 
4310s2730p   
4510s6930p   
6455b8460p   
6460b8530w   
6535b8540w   
6550b8440p   
6730b8530p   
6735b8560p   
 8560w   
 8730w   
 8540p   

 

Make sure to save your SYSTEM INFO.

 

I think for that model you will need to restore it after you clear the password.

 

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.

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problem solved

thank you very much my friend
and thanks to software maker mazi

if i can i will pay software price to maker for thanking about solving my problem

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@s0or

 

Your very welcome.

 

REO

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Thanks for your program. It really saved me !

I just bought a second hand  EliteBook 2540p that had a BIOS password but my vendor did not know it at all. I will now be able to reinstall it with Linux.

 

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Hy i have a HP elitebook 2540p with login stuff i tried to remove using your methed but it didnt work theres any other solution please iam desperate
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i also have the same problem. Would youi have a solution ? Thank you
 
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The link Dropbox is dead 😞

 

Other solution ?

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