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Originally Posted by Jaymoss
Could be either I guess
If it is bios then often there are password to bypass it
If it is bios then attempt until you are locked out. Make note of the code it gives. https://www.biosbug.com/hp-8-digit-legacy/ go here and insert code. Make note of the code it gives you and try that.
Only ever had to use it once but it worked when I did
https://www.biosbug.com/hp-5-digit-legacy/ this is in case you get a 5 digit lock code |
I think you'll find Paul was being sarcastic, you don't need to enter the BIOS for start up boot.
For a compac:
Press the "F10" key as soon as the computer begins to boot. ...
Press the right arrow key three times to access the boot menu.
Change the "1st Boot Device" setting to the drive you wish to boot from, such as your CD-ROM drive.
The OP will still have to enter the OS password to boot into the system.
I've given him the answer to that.