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Hi guys,
I have a big problem...
I have an HP desktop computer that has a severe problem with. I don't know the BIOS password (yes, it's BIOS not UEFI). Unlike any other normal BIOS'es, it lets me enter it but I can't change anything - so after three attempts, it doesn't show me the error code.
Of course, HP doesn't have support for this anymore - surprise, surprise.
Luckily the boot order is set up so the USB Flash drive is primary - so I can install Windows. Unluckily the boot order is set up so the USB Flash drive is primary so I have to unplug the flash drive, while WIn is restarting (it won't even let change the boot order by pressing F9)...
I want to sell this computer but can't in this condition.
This is the MB and BIOS in question:
Here is what I've tried so far:
1. Removed the CMOS battery over night (unpluged from AC of course) - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
2. Hard reseted CMOS on MB
- cleared CMOS, but password remained...
3. Used PC CMOS Cleaner - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
4. Used CMOS De-animator 3 - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
5. Used CmosPwd /k and IBios -i - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
6. Tried to find backdoor passwords - no luck
7. Used Hiren's Boot - searched for strings (crackers) - nothing, used BIOS Cracker 5.0 (blasters) - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
ALways this:
Tried to find help on HP's web support - no luck (sent them to h..l)
If anyone has any other idea, I would appreciate it immensely
Thanks in advance!
P.S. Please, please, don't reply if you mean to comment something like "it's so old - throw it away... Go to HP service shop..." etc..., I beg you. I've lost quite a lot of nerves with this as it is
And another thing - the next time I go near any HP desktop comp I'll be sure to have a crucifix and a bottle of holy water with me...
I have a big problem...
I have an HP desktop computer that has a severe problem with. I don't know the BIOS password (yes, it's BIOS not UEFI). Unlike any other normal BIOS'es, it lets me enter it but I can't change anything - so after three attempts, it doesn't show me the error code.
Of course, HP doesn't have support for this anymore - surprise, surprise.
Luckily the boot order is set up so the USB Flash drive is primary - so I can install Windows. Unluckily the boot order is set up so the USB Flash drive is primary so I have to unplug the flash drive, while WIn is restarting (it won't even let change the boot order by pressing F9)...
I want to sell this computer but can't in this condition.
This is the MB and BIOS in question:
Here is what I've tried so far:
1. Removed the CMOS battery over night (unpluged from AC of course) - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
2. Hard reseted CMOS on MB
- cleared CMOS, but password remained...
3. Used PC CMOS Cleaner - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
4. Used CMOS De-animator 3 - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
5. Used CmosPwd /k and IBios -i - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
6. Tried to find backdoor passwords - no luck
7. Used Hiren's Boot - searched for strings (crackers) - nothing, used BIOS Cracker 5.0 (blasters) - cleared CMOS, but password remained...
ALways this:
Tried to find help on HP's web support - no luck (sent them to h..l)
If anyone has any other idea, I would appreciate it immensely
Thanks in advance!
P.S. Please, please, don't reply if you mean to comment something like "it's so old - throw it away... Go to HP service shop..." etc..., I beg you. I've lost quite a lot of nerves with this as it is
And another thing - the next time I go near any HP desktop comp I'll be sure to have a crucifix and a bottle of holy water with me...
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