Hi,
If the system boots to a windows screen, then asks for a password, it's definitely NOT a bios password, but a windows operating system password. Either way, if we had it here at the shop, I could have it done in a few minutes; to bad you're not in Tulsa.
What makes you think it's a bios password?
Good luck
Comments:
Nov 30, 2007
- OK, so the power on password comes on AFTER the windows screen? Can't be after, I think.
Power on, is in fact a bios password. There's only one manufacturer of laptops that can be cleared by simply removing the cmos battery, and although it's related to HP, I can't be certain it will work.
However, if you can do it, it's worth a try, and probly will clear the bios. Understand, you will be clearing all bios settings, so if you're not comfortable resetting them correctly, best leave it to someone with the experience.
You'll need to remove the ac adapter, main battery, and cmos battery.
Have you tried accessing the bios? It's possible (likely) that at least someone has accessed it to set the password to begin with.
I'm not comfortable offering any more than that.
Good luck.Nov 30, 2007
- Hi,
Ok, here's the deal. Most folks who 'lose' their bios password either never knew it in the first place because it's not their machine, or shouldn't put a password on a system, and probly need help remembering their phone number.
The rare few, (hopefully you) either had a third party sabotage the system with a password, or ????
In the hopes that you are of the last category, don't spend 300.00 on a 300.00 laptop.
If you google your model for "service manual", you will find for free, how to access the cmos battery.
As far as the bios goes, it is the basic in and out system for your computer, and the settings need to be recorded before trying to reset.
So, enter the bios (I believe either press F2, F10, or delete while booting. Enter the bios, and record every setting, then clear it following the method described above.
300 from HP? never heard of it before now.
Good luck
Expert
