HP Pro Slimline Setup password

[bk T]

Got an old HP Slimline PC with badly corrupted Windows.

Trying to set but it asks for Setup password which is not available or forgotten,

How to reset it?

[Bryan]

What version of Windows?

[bk T]

Win7

HP's recovery won't work, asking for setup password.

Need password to get into BIOS setup, too.

I removed the CMOS batter, hoping it will reset, but NO....

[wainuitech]

Windows 7 for the OS is generally easy

Two ways - Either by Command prompt in safe mode https://www.top-password.com/knowled...nd-prompt.html

OR a loty easier way -- Download Lazesoft Recover My Password https://www.lazesoft.com/forgot-wind...-freeware.html make the bootable media, boot from it, select the account and simply remove it.

There's other software that's better but they are not free.

BIOS -- Thats another matter, how long did you leave out he Battery ? Assume the mains power was off / Out as well ?

[bk T]

BIOS...

Took out the battery for about 3 min. Power cord was pulled out, too. After the battery was reinserted, the system date is gone. but still need Password to to enter BIOS. HP Recovery too, needs password.

[wainuitech]

Not long enough -- HP recommend 20-30 minutes.

[bk T]

Just took it out ... will see ... after 30 min or more...

[bk T]

Trying it now...

[bk T]

Left it there for more than an hour, inserted the battery back, no change. Still needs password....

Maybe there's some other tricks to reset the password...

Anyway, managed to do a fresh reinstall of Windows....

[wainuitech]

Since there's no actual Model Number given this a generic operation for all small Form Factor Desktops. - Try a jumper Reset.