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Question posted by Smartguy1234 on November 27th, 2014

How Do I Install Hard Drive Cause I Forgot Bios Password

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on November 28th, 2014 1:43 AM
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You have 3 options. There are no master password generators for ProBooks or EliteBooks. You will need to contact HP. https://www.hp.com/us-en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html?jumpid=reg_r1002_usen_c-001_title_r0003 Or look at this link. https://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/hp-probook-elitebook-bios-password-reset-utility.49497/ Or replace the BIOS chip. http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Elitebook-8460p-8460w-8560p-8560w-8760w-2560p-2760p-Bios-Chip-No-Password...


Hope that is helpful.
Kervz at www.satechhelp.co.za
Answer #2: Posted by hzplj9 on December 1st, 2014 10:40 AM
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You can try this link. No promises. Needs a 5 digit code. Obtained be pressing enter 6 times at boot up.

https://biospassword.eu/dell-free-passwords

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