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    compaq 6730b question

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by randallrivy11, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. randallrivy11

    randallrivy11 Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys, i have a compaq 6730b product number kr973ua serial number cnu9362vmd. the computer has a bios startup password. we have tried to boot up cd's etc but none works. it will not even allow us in to the bios setup is there a way to get around that???? any help is appreciated.....
     
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    Follow the steps given at Forgotten BIOS password on EliteBook 6930p. If no go then contact HP. They have a process that they can talk you through to clear the existing password by using a master password.
     
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    will that work even if it will not boot to a cd?
     
    randallrivy11, Mar 7, 2011
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    Yes. It won't boot to CD because it's likely disabled in the BIOS so you have a catch 22 situation. Try the above suggestions.
     
    CowboyCoder, Mar 12, 2011
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