how to get hp omnibook to work

cally6008

laptop - hp omnibook 900

f2 doesnt work - asks for password
leave it to run - asks for password
keep pressing enter - keyhole sign comes on screen - press enter again - asks for password

any ideas how to get in to the BIOS and reset the system
not sure if password is on actual laptop or is on the software (ie windows)

TonyMMM

More info needed -
Is it asking for a BIOS password (i.e. before Windows even starts) or is it a Windows password it needs ?
Have you had it from new ? Have you ever set a password ? Does anyone else use it who may have setup a password ?

Is it second hand and someone else set a password be?

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cally6008

nah, its a second hand one that a friend has given to my dad but the friend cant remember who he got it off

i've done a search on here and got a couple of links to send my dad and see if they help

TonyMMM

If it is a BIOS password, you can try opening up the laptop and removing the internal battery for a while to clear the CMOS settings but it may not do the trick - you will probably have to try ringing HP support.