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09-21-2011 01:33 AM
I am an administrator of the company. One of my user setup a BIOS administrator and forgot the password in a HP 2230s notebook. Now everytime I boot up the notebook, it only prompt me to select the BIOS administrator login or the User Login.
I have tried to remove the CMOS battery for an overnight. However it only reset the data and time but not the BIOS Administrator password. What can I do to reset the BIOS password?
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07-24-2014 09:14 AM
Bart.
There are no master password generators for ProBooks or EliteBooks.
You will need to contact HP.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html?jumpid=reg_r1002_usen_c-001_title_r0003
Or look at this link.
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/49497-HP-Probook-Elitebook-BIOS-Password-Reset-Utility
Or replace the BIOS chip.
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.
09-21-2011
09:26 PM
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07-24-2014
09:48 AM
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george-p
I don't get a code after 3 failure attempts.
After 3 failure attempts, it show up a "On Screen Keyboard". When you press the enter key, it will show up a screen showing "Authentication Failed" and "System Locked Press the power button to restart the system".
FYI, my laptop is HP Compaq 2230s s/n: [edited Serial Number by Moderator] p/n:KH119AV
10-07-2011 02:52 AM
Hi,
Things U can do to delete Bios pass are:
- remove RTC battery from system board - 50/50 chances mostly on old notebooks.
- contact HP support and inform - in newest bioses theres a possiblity to deleta pass using special tool HP have. U'll need to send bios version and bios release date - if its not older than april 2010 it can be removed.
Those are only solutions - last one is system board exchange but i srtongly suggest HP support, they will help U in 100% do it without parts exchange.
gl.
click on Kudos if i helped U 😄
