By following these steps and using the right tools, you can easily reset the BIOS password on your HP ProBook or EliteBook laptop.
Before you begin, you will need the following:
Note: Some versions recommend running the tool multiple times, or once and then rebooting to verify. Troubleshooting & Alternatives By following these steps and using the right
This is a third-party tool. Official HP Support states that they cannot reset BIOS passwords and typically require a motherboard replacement for forgotten credentials.
If the laptop's boot order is not already locked to the HDD, the process is straightforward for those comfortable with creating bootable USB media. Critical Risks and Limitations Risk of Bricking: Official HP Support states that they cannot reset
It targets models primarily from the ProBook and EliteBook lines released between roughly 2009 and 2014.
Once booted from the USB, you will see a text-based menu: Once booted from the USB, you will see
Insert the USB into the locked HP laptop. You must be able to boot in Legacy Mode (UEFI disabled) for the tool to run.