Hp bios reset utility

Lost Windows password on your HP Elitebook laptop? Is there a way to remove BIOS password after forgotten? How to factory restore HP Elitebook? In this article we'll show you how to unlock your HP Elitebook laptop by clearing BIOS password, resetting Windows admin password or restore your computer to factory settings.

1Reset HP Elitebook BIOS Password

How to remove or clear a forgotten BIOS password? You can reset all BIOS settings (including the BIOS admin/user password) by changing the jumper settings, or removing the CMOS battery from the motherboard for a few moments and then putting it back in.

But in all new UEFI-based HP notebooks, there is a built-in utility named HP SpareKey, which can help you recover lost system passwords, such as the power-on, drive lock, or BIOS passwords. When setting up the SpareKey, you are prompted to provide answers for a sequence of three predetermined personal identification questions.

If you've set up the SpareKey, you can follow these simple steps to remove HP Elitebook BIOS password:

1. Turn on the computer and immediately press the ESC key to display the Startup Menu, and then press the F10 to enter BIOS Setup.
2. After typing the incorrect BIOS password three times, you'll be presented with the screen prompting you to press F7 for HP SpareKey Recovery.
3. Press F7 key, the HP SpareKey wizard pops up and prompts you for the answers to the three personal identification questions.
4. If you successfully answer the questions, you are granted access and you can reset the BIOS password.

Note: HP SpareKey cannot help you recover a Windows 8/7/Vista administrator account password. It is intended solely to recover system-level passwords.

2Reset Windows Admin Password on HP Elitebook

If you've lost your Windows user password, you may not have to reset your laptop to factory settings. With PCUnlocker you can reset forgotten Windows 8/7/Vista password on HP Elitebook laptop. No need to worry about data loss!

1. Download the self-extracting Zip file of PCUnlocker package.
2. Decompress the package, there is a ISO image: pcunlocker.iso. Burn it onto a CD or USB flash drive.
3. Turn on your HP Elitebook laptop, and then press and hold the ESC key to access Startup Menu. Press F9 to enter Boot Device Options and then boot to your CD or USB drive.
4. Wait until the boot process is finished. When a window pops up with all your Windows accounts, select the admin account and click on Reset Password button.

   

5. The program will unlock / reset your forgotten administrator password immediately.

3Reset HP Elitebook to Factory Settings

Factory reset will remove everything from your PC. Before restoring HP Elitebook to factory settings, be sure take backups of your important files like pictures, videos, music etc and store them safely like another machine or USB device etc.

1. Turn on or restart HP Elitebook, and then press ESC key while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press F10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File -> Restore defaults.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Your changes go into effect when your HP Elitebook laptop restarts.

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The BIOS is the first software to run after turning on the computer. If the BIOS on your computer becomes corrupted, the computer fails to boot to Windows.

The BIOS can be corrupted during normal operation, through environmental conditions (such as a power surge or outage), from a failed BIOS upgrade, or damage from a virus. If the BIOS is corrupted, the system automatically attempts to restore the BIOS from a hidden partition when the computer is restarted. This document covers other steps to restore the BIOS if the automatic BIOS restoration does not work.

If you experience any of the following symptoms after restarting the computer, recover the BIOS.

• Windows does not start and the caps lock or num lock keys blink, or the computer beeps 2 times

• Power light or charging light continues to blink

• A message displays

• The computer stops at a black or blank screen when powered on

• The computer turns on and you might hear the internal fan, but the display is blank and Windows does not start

Note:

For business computers, your IT department or local IT service might manage BIOS settings. Confirm this if you cannot access BIOS settings or restore the BIOS.

Reset the Embedded Controller

In some cases, the computer cannot boot to Windows because the data in the Embedded Controller (EC) is corrupted. Use this procedure to reset the EC.

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord.

2. Press and hold the power button for 11 seconds.

The computer turns on and the EC is reset.

If this does not recover your computer, see Reset the CMOS.

Reset the CMOS

In some cases, the automatic BIOS recovery fails because the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) data is corrupted. The CMOS stores BIOS settings. Use this procedure to reset the CMOS and recover the BIOS.

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Press and hold the Windows + V keys, and then simultaneously press and hold the power button. After 2 to 3 seconds, continue to press and hold the Windows + V keys, but release the power button.

3. When the CMOS Reset screen displays or you hear beeping sounds, release the Windows + V keys.

   At the completion of a successful CMOS Reset, a message similar to the following one is displayed.

   

4. Press enter to restart the computer.

Recover the BIOS

If your computer BIOS still does not reset, you can try to recover the BIOS using a key press combination or a USB recovery drive.

Recover the BIOS using a key press combination

Learn how to recover the BIOS using a key press combination.

Many HP computers have an HP BIOS Restore tool that might be able to recover the BIOS from an earlier version and restore basic function. This tool might not be able to recover the BIOS, depending on the cause of the corruption.

1. Turn off the computer and be sure that the AC adapter is connected to power.

2. Press and hold the Windows + B keys, and then simultaneously press the power button.

   

3. After 2 to 3 seconds, continue to press and hold the Windows + B keys, but release the power button. You might hear a series of beeps.

   The HP BIOS Update screen is displayed and the recovery begins automatically.

   

   If this recovery method fails, use another working computer to create a BIOS recovery flash drive to install the latest BIOS file.

Recover the BIOS using a USB recovery drive

If you are unable to recover the last working BIOS version, install a BIOS recovery file from the HP website using a USB flash drive.

Create a USB recovery drive

Use a second working computer with an active internet connection to create a BIOS recovery USB flash drive.

1. Get the product number for the original notebook that requires a BIOS recovery. This number is typically found on a label on the bottom of the notebook or on the box it shipped in.

2. Insert a blank USB flash drive into an available port on the second computer.

3. Go to the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads page.

4. Navigate to the product page for your computer.

5. Select BIOS, and then review the details of the latest available version or the specific version recommended for the recovery. Confirm that it is the correct BIOS update before proceeding.

   CAUTION:

   Read the Details section to confirm that it applies to the computer. Installing the wrong BIOS could cause the computer to stop working.

6. Click .

7. Click Yes on the screen.

   

8. On the InstallShield Wizard window, click Next.

   

9. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement, and then click Next.

   

10. In the HP BIOS Update and Recovery window, click Next.

    

11. Select Create Recovery USB flash drive, and then click Next.

    

12. Select your USB flash drive, and then click Next.

    

13. Wait while the BIOS files copy to the drive.

    

14. When message is displayed, click Finish.

    

15. If necessary, click Cancel to close the update utility.

    

16. Remove the USB flash drive from the computer.

Install the BIOS recovery file

Use the HP emergency BIOS recovery feature with the recovery flash drive to recover the BIOS.

1. Turn off the notebook that requires the BIOS recovery, and then wait 5 to 10 seconds.

2. Make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the notebook during the recovery process.

3. Insert the USB flash drive with the BIOS file into an available USB port on the notebook.

4. Press and hold the Windows + B keys, and then simultaneously press and hold the power button.

   On some notebook models, you instead might need to press and hold the Windows + V keys.

   

5. After 2 to 3 seconds, continue to press and hold the Windows + B keys, but release the power button. You might hear a series of beeps.

   • If a message is displayed that the computer improperly shut down or a boot problem is detected, follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the error.

   • If HP BIOS Update is not displayed or the issue persists, your computer might not support this function or there is a hard drive issue. Contact HP Customer Support for assistance.

   Note:

   The HP BIOS Update screen is displayed and the recovery begins automatically. Follow any on-screen prompts to continue the startup and complete the recovery.

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Some times there is the need to reset bios password, in order to be able to enter the BIOS and modifying its settings (e.g. to change the boot order). This BIOS Reset procedure on a desktop computer is a relatively easy process, because in most cases all you need to do is to remove the power cord and the CMOS/BIOS battery for a few minutes or to short the CLEAR CMOS jumper on the motherboard (if exists).

In the other hand if you own a Laptop, the procedure to reset the BIOS/CMOS setup password, is more complicated especially if the CMOS battery is not easy accessible.

This tutorial lists all the available ways to remove/clear the BIOS/CMOS password on a HP Probook, Elite or Pavilion Laptop.

How to Reset BIOS Password on HP Laptop.

Method 1. Remove the CMOS/Password battery.

Method 2. Reset BIOS Password by using a Master Password.

Method 3. Reset CMOS Password by using the BIOS Configuration Utility from HP.

Method 4. Clear BIOS Password with HP Probook/Elitebook BIOS Password Reset Utility.

Method 5. Remove HP BIOS/CMOS Password by Updating the BIOS.

Other methods to Remove BIOS Password on HP Laptops.

Method 1. Remove the CMOS/Password battery.

The first method to remove the BIOS password on a HP (or other brand) laptop or Desktop computer, is to locate and remove the CMOS battery for a few minutes. To accomplish this task:

1. Find out he location of the CMOS/Battery, by performing a simple search on the web about how to replace the CMOS battery on your laptop, computer or motherboard model.
2. Once you find that information, power down and remove the power cord from your computer.
3. Follow the instructions you found to open the laptop chassis.
4. Remove or disconnect the CMOS battery* for 6-10 minutes to erase the CMOS settings and clear CMOS password.
5. Reconnect (or put back in its place) the CMOS battery and then close the chassis.
6. Power on your computer and enter BIOS setup.

(Common types CMOS batteries)

Method 2. Reset BIOS Password by using a Master Password.

1. Power on you Laptop and press the corresponding function key to enter into BIOS/CMOS Setup.
2. Type three (3) times an incorrect password.
3. You will receive a "System Disabled" message and a digit code.
4. From another working computer, navigate to Clear Bios Passwords page.
5. Type the digit code from the "System Disabled" message and click Get Password.
6. Restart the locked computer and type the suggested password(s) from the Clear Bios Passwords site.

Method 3. Reset CMOS Password by using the BIOS Configuration Utility from HP.

1. Download the HP BIOS Configuration Utility.
2. Install the Bios Configuration Utility on your system.
3. During the installation process note the installation folder of the "HP Bios Config Utility (BCU)". *

* Note: Commonly the BCU is installed at "C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\BIOS Configuration Utility".

3. After installation open Command Prompt as administrator.

4. From command prompt navigate at the installation folder of the "HP Bios Config Utility (BCU", by typing this command:

• cd \program files (x86)\hp\bios configuration utility

5. Then type the following command to remove the BIOS/CMOS Setup password on you HP Laptop:

• biosconfigutility.exe /newsetuppassword:""

6. If everything goes smoothly then you receive a "Successfully modified Setup Password" message. *

7. If you receive an error message says that your "System is not supported. Unable to connect to HP WMI namespace" (see the screenshot below), then follow the steps below:

a. Download and install the HP System Software Manager (SSM) version sp2095.exe* from here

* Note: keep in mind that this SSM version, works better with Windows 7, Vista or XP)

b. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
c. Navigate to the BCU location "C:\Program Files (x86)\Hewlett-Packard\SSM", from the command prompt window.
d. Then type the following command: *

• • biosconfigutility.exe /nspwd:"pwd"

* Note: If you want, replace the letters pwd in quotes with a desired password.

e. BCU should respond, “Successfully Modified the Setup Password.”.
f. Reboot your computer and enter BIOS Setup with the password you given.

Method 4. Clear BIOS Password with HP Probook/Elitebook BIOS Password Reset Utility. *

Note: This below method to reset the BIOS password, is tested to the following HP laptop models (Source):

HP Elitebook 2530P, HP Elitebook 4310S, HP Elitebook 4510S, HP Elitebook 6930P, HP Elitebook 8460P, HP Elitebook 8530W, HP Probook 2230S, HP Probook 2560P, HP Probook 2730P, HP Probook 2740P, HP Probook 6460B, HP Probook 6455B, HP Probook 6535B, HP Probook 6550B, HP Probook 6730B, HP Probook 6735B, HP Probook 8440P, HP Probook 8530P, HP Probook 8540, HP Probook 8560P, HP Probook 8560W, HP Probook 8560W, HP Probook 8730W

1. Download and extract the HP Bios Reset Utility (HPBR.RAR).
2. Insert an EMPTY USB disk.
3. From the extracted files, locate and double click to run the USB Image Tool.

4. Select the USB drive on the left pane and then click Restore.

5. From the extracted HPBR folder, find and select the "HPBR-WIN32" file and then click Open.

6. Click Yes to restore image.

7. Reboot your computer and boot from the USB drive.

8. At command prompt, type DOS and press Enter.

9. Then press 1 for FIRST RUN.

10. According to your laptop model, type the corresponding number and press Enter to reset the BIOS password. *

* Notes:
1. Some models may need to run the program second time. If so, reboot your system again and press 2 for SECOND RUN
2. If your laptop model is unsupported (not listed) then after giving the "DOS" command, type 5 to run SHOTGUN (to try all models).

Method 5. Remove HP BIOS/CMOS Password by Updating the BIOS.

To reset the BIOS password by updating the BIOS on your HP notebook, follow the instructions on this article. (Be careful, flashing the bios on your machine is risky).

Other methods to Remove BIOS Password on HP Laptops.

1. Replace the BIOS CHIP.
2. Try to find a solution on HP Support forum.

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The HP Company, which is short for Hewlett-Packard, is an American multinational information technology company. They deal in a wide variety of hardware and software devices. The company was founded in a small garage in Palo Alto, California, by Bill Hewlett and David Packard in 1939.

Setting a password on your laptop is a way of increasing security. A BIOS password is ideal for public computers. They restrict people from booting alternative operating systems on removable devices. It also prevents people from installing another operating system.

Setting the BIOS password in your HP laptop can be done in 10 simple steps.

• Turn on your laptop and press the F10 button to go to BIOS setup.
• Select Security on the tabs on the screen.
• Select Setup BIOS Administrator Password.
• Set the password of a minimum of eight characters long.
• Select User Management.
• Select Create New BIOS User account.
• Press OK and enter the User ID. See user privilege level, and the default password should be the same as user ID.
• Select Embedded-based Security.
• Enable Power-On Authentication Support and enable Embedded Security Device State.
• Press F10 and yes to save the change and exit.

This article will discuss how to reset your BIOS password on your HP laptop, what the HP BIOS administrator password is, how to unlock bios password on an HP laptop, and how to change your BIOS password in windows 10.

How Do I Reset My BIOS Password On My HP Laptop?

In some instances, there is a need to reset the BIOS password in order to enter the BIOS and modify its settings. The procedure of resetting the BIOS password is not complicated.

Here are some of the ways to reset the BIOS password:

• Remove the CMOS battery.
• Reset the BIOS password by using a master password.
• You will also need to reset the CMOS password by using the BIOS configuration utility from HP.
• Clear BIOS password with HP Probook or elite book BIOS password reset utility.
• Remove HP BIOS or CMOS password by updating the BIOS.

When resetting the password through a master key, first power on your laptop, press the F10 key to enter BIOS setup; type an incorrect password three times. You will receive a “System Disabled” notification and a code. From another computer, search to clear Bios Passwords page. Type the digit code from the “Systems Disabled” message and click Get Password. Restart the locked computer and type in the suggested password from the Clear Bios Passwords site.

What Is The HP BIOS Administrator Password?

A BIOS Administrator password is a password prompted by the computer when trying to access the BIOS password. It is, therefore, used to prevent others from changing the BIOS password system set. It is a master password that controls the major settings of your computer.

Getting the administrator password is easy. Go to BIOS Master Password Generator. Key in the code shown in the “System Disabled” window on your computer from the process mentioned earlier in resetting the password. Input the password, and that’s all.

The HP administrator password is ChangeMe123.

How Do You Unlock BIOS On An HP Laptop?

There are a few steps to unlock the Bios on your go laptop. These are:

• Turn on your computer. If the computer is already on, click the start button and select restart.
• Press the F10 key while the laptop is starting up. This successfully opens up the BIOS screen.
• Press either F2 or F6 as an alternative way to access the BIOS settings for an HP Pavilion laptop.
• You can also remove the clock battery. Please turn off your computer, remove the BIOS battery for at least an hour, and then put it back on your computer.

In case of difficulty, you can visit the HP website for more information and help.

How Do I Change My BIOS Password In Windows 10?

Changing the bios password follows the same steps as resetting it. You can change the BIOS password using an HP spare key or removing the battery.

The HP spare key is a utility that helps you or the computer administrator to recover lost system passwords. It helps recover passwords such as power-on passwords, drive lock passwords, and BIOS passwords.

To get the HP spare key, turn on the computer and immediately press the ESC key to display the startup menu. Then press the F10 key to enter BIOS setup. Type the BIOS password incorrectly three times. You will now be presented with the screen prompting you to press the F7 key for HP spare key recovery.

When you press the F7 key, the HP spare key wizard pops up and prompts you to answer their personal identification questions. If you answer correctly, you will be granted access, and you can now change the password.

To change the BIOS password by removing the CMOS battery, firstly, power the computer down. Unplug the power cables and USB devices. The computer mustn’t be able to get any power for this to work. Take out the CMOS battery and wait ten to thirty minutes, then put the battery back. Plug everything back in, then power up the computer and enter the BIOS again. If everything worked, there should be no more passwords required, and now you can set and change your password.

When changing the BIOS password in windows 10, the easiest way is:

• Turn on your Pc and enter the wrong BIOS passwords till you are locked out.
• You should see a number or code on your screen. Note it down.
• On your phone or different computer, visit the BIOS passwords website. Type in the code you saw, then click get the password.
• Enter the password on your PC. If you cannot restart your PC and enter the new password you got.

Another way through Windows 10 is:

• Enter your computer in MS-DOS mode.
• Reboot your PC.
• Enter the boot menu.
• A black dialogue box of cmd will turn up with a C: WINDOWS> prompt.
• Type in Debug.
• Hit enter.
• Enter the command given below and press enter.
• Type in exit and hit enter.
• Reboot your Pc, and you’ll be done.

How to reset hp bios administrator password

Hp Laptop Bios password remover software

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There are many tricks and steps in market to remove bios password, Like Clear CMOS Jumper or Dipswitch Settings, Remove Internal CMOS Battery,bios master password generator for laptops, Using MS DOS Command ,Backdoor Password By Manufacturer, Bios cracker software and Reprogram Bios with new one etc. and for HP Elitebook , Probook laptop there also some tricks.

Tricks 1 : Reprogram Bios chip with new bios bin file.

Tricks 2 : Using Hex editor and Uefi tools.

Tricks 3 : Hp bios password reset utility

How to remove bios administrator password

Tricks 1 

Reprogram Bios chip with new bios bin file.

Open your laptop find your Bios chip which conten bios password, copy bios file with bios programmer.

Go to HP official website 

Enter your serial number in search box.

go to Software and Driver download.

Select Bios from driver list.

Extract Exe file to Bin.

Replace Bin file into your bios protected file.

Reprogram your bios 

your password remove successfully.

How to remove bios password hp elitebook / notebook Laptop

Trick 2:

Bios password remove using Uefi tools.

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