HP 6730b - Fingerprint & BIOS

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So I bought a HP 6730b yesterday second hand and it had Vista and the fingerprint recognition worked. So I installed Windows 7 as a clean install, not updated from vista but formatted. So now I dont know how to get it back as that was one of the reasons I got it :o

Also I noticed there was BIOS password and I dont know it. Whats the best steps to reset it? Takes out the CMOS battery?
 

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1) If you dont know the bios password, how did you get to the desktop? In any case, try the following:

1) Shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery.
6. Wait 5 minutes.
7. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
8. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time.
9. Turn on the computer.

Hopefully that will clear the bios password.

If that doesnt work, you'll need to try some 3rd party apps like ERD Commander.


2) This is the HP support page for your model. Select your OS from the list, then download the latest fingerprint reader driver.

HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC- Download drivers and software - HP Business Support Center»
 

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theog said:
Try updating drivers from here:
HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC- Download drivers and software - HP Business Support Center

BIOS password, ask the seller.
Click to expand...

thanks

Bill2 said:
1) If you dont know the bios password, how did you get to the desktop? In any case, try the following:

1) Shut down the computer.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery.
6. Wait 5 minutes.
7. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
8. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any batteries at this time.
9. Turn on the computer.

Hopefully that will clear the bios password.

If that doesnt work, you'll need to try some 3rd party apps like ERD Commander.


2) This is the HP support page for your model. Select your OS from the list, then download the latest fingerprint reader driver.

HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC- Download drivers and software - HP Business Support Center»
Click to expand...

I think it might have been set to boot cd as 1st option

thanks for help, will try when home
edit: so after i install that fingerprint driver will it be automatically available in the login screen or do i need separate software for that?
 

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didnt work, i left battery out for 5 mins and 30 mins but in bios ot still asks for password

also after i install that fingerprint driver, will it be automatically available in the login screen or do i need separate software for that?
 

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thanks, I runing
 

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Its been my experience that even removing the BIOS battery will not reset the BIOS password on a laptop. It works in a desktop PC but on most laptops the password info is stored in an EEPROM. Removing the power does not erase an EEPROM, it has to be reprogrammed. What that means is you need to know the password to change the password. If you can prove ownership the manufacturer may be able to help you out. The BIOS may have a back door password that teck support can use to get in. If you Google it you might get lucky and find one that works. That info can be hard to find as you can imagine the manufactures don't like to see it on the interwebs. ;)
 

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ok i disabled it, made a new bios password and deleted the old one, but every time i boot up the laptop it ask for bios password then it will load windows, how do i disable that?
 

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There should be two levels for the BIOS password. One just restricts you from getting into the BIOS and the other one, I think its called system, will prompt you every time you try to load the OS. You just want to set the one for BIOS access, or set no password at all.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 10 Education 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial M100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink and fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M570 Trackman Wheel
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
hp6730b said:
ok i disabled it, made a new bios password and deleted the old one, but every time i boot up the laptop it ask for bios password then it will load windows, how do i disable that?
Click to expand...

Hi can you please tell me what sofware you have used for making a new bios password or how did u found out the bios?




Thanks,
Alex
 

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