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    CF-19 Bios

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by JayUK26, Jun 17, 2015.

  1. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi

    I'm new to this forum and as I can see it's full of very helpful guys but one problem which I havnt been able to find on here is as follow.

    I have a CF-19 which my mechanic mate gave to me as he brought a new one.

    Question is. He had windows 7 on it and I proceeded to downgrade to xp as my diagnostic program's work better with xp and now it's asking me for a bios password, now for the stupid moment. My mate decided to put a password on it but can't for the life of him think what it is.

    How can I get around this as I now have a duff toughbook. I've tried the usual CMOS battery etc. But to no avail.



    Thanks
     
    JayUK26, Jun 17, 2015
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  2. BaRRmaley

    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    There is a special machine for your friend

    [​IMG]

    P.S. It's prohibited to discuss password recovery here. And it's impossible to recover it.
    Remove HDD, put it into another PC (any), reinstall OS, install HDD back.
     
    BaRRmaley, Jun 17, 2015
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  3. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks BaRRmaley

    And sorry for breaking any rules for my post.
     
    JayUK26, Jun 17, 2015
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    Now that you know that you can't asked for the Password support on the BIOS lets continue.


    I have a 74 MK1 that has a BIOS password and when I upgraded the bios from xp to Vista bios it kept the password, but it did upgrade the bios so sound, touch, etc will work properly. The 19, should be the same. You will just need the proper USB floppy drive to be able to update the bios. The CF-19,74, 30 models I have all updated took that floppy drive.

    What Model 19 do you have?
     
    ADOR, Jun 17, 2015
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  5. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've sorted it now I did what the fella above said loaded windows. 7 on from another computer. Put it back into the cf-19 then activated it. Job is a gooden.

    But thanks for your help. I'll now be posting a thread on my cf-18 which you may be able to help with.
     
    JayUK26, Jun 17, 2015
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  6. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well job was a gooden now when I turn the laptop on it hangs on the windows loading screen. Left it overnight and it was still the same in the morning.

    I can't even boot in safe mode. Only the odd occasion in debug mode.

    Any ideas
     
    JayUK26, Jun 20, 2015
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    You should not need a bios password to install windows...
    What is the full model number CF19xxxxx....
    If it is a mk2 or better you can do a fresh install of any version of Windows you want. Without concern for the BIOS
    Even with a mk1 you should be able to install any version of windows, You just may not have a touchscreen.
    How are you trying to install windows?
    DVD or USB......First verify that the CF19 will boot from whatever device you are using.
    Panasonic official usb DVD is the best choice., but....let us know some more details please.

    Other solution
    Contact member "Rob"..buy a recovery DVD for your CF19....
     
    Shawn, Jun 20, 2015
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  8. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got a genuine windows 7 pro disk

    Laptop won't boot from either a usb or a dvd.

    And I can't tell you the exact model number as I can't access the bios to find out. Nor can I access the desktop.

    Sorry if I'm being very vague
     
    JayUK26, Jun 20, 2015
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  9. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Model number is cf-19rh06pe

    Didn't realise it was on the bottom of the casing my cf-18 doesn't have that.
     
    JayUK26, Jun 20, 2015
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  10. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    I think you missed a letter or number in your model number. Should be 7 letters or numbers after the 19
     
    toughasnails, Jun 20, 2015
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  11. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    CF-19RHR06PE
     
    JayUK26, Jun 20, 2015
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    Well it is a mk4 with a touchscreen....CPU is a i5..
    I think it has bluetooth and Gobi..No TPM...No GPS
    The E at the end should indicate UK...
    You should not need to change anything with the bios to install either version of windows..
     
    Shawn, Jun 20, 2015
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  13. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Correct yes UK

    But the laptop does not dectect a drive attached nor a usb on boot up

    Where as my cf-18 does.

    So how am I meant to get around this.
     
    JayUK26, Jun 20, 2015
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Install Windows on the drive in a different computer. Put the drive in the CF-19. Manually load all the drivers.
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Jun 20, 2015
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  15. JayUK26

    JayUK26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's what I've already done

    But it won't get passed the windows loading screen when I put it back into the cf-19. Works fine in any other laptop though.
     
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  16. ADOR

    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    Some of the newer toughbooks for me are like that. All of the T7 and back series will see my Samsung usb dvd drive the T8 series won't. I haven't gotten a Mk4 or newer 19 yet but it is most likely the same way.
     
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  17. JayUK26

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    It's a git as it's a high spec one with the i5 processor 500gb Hardrive and 4gb. Also has the rubber backlit keyboard.
     
    JayUK26, Jun 20, 2015
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    Try downloading Zorin Linux and loading that on the hard drive and then swapping it back to the CF19...
    Zorin is made to be very similar to windows..Its easy for a first time Linux user.
    I suggest the Core 32bit version...

    http://zorin-os.com/free.html
     
    Shawn, Jun 20, 2015
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    My mate has that drive.i'll get it off him and try it and let you know what happens. Thankyou
     
    JayUK26, Jun 20, 2015
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