Solved Install Win7 from Partition on same HDD

[Classified711]

Hi,

I have managed to lock myself out of my HP laptop BIOS. I have also brilliantly disabled all boot sources except HDD.

Is there a way to create the Windows 7 Install files on the laptop HDD and then boot of the local HDD and install windows?

Perhaps have the installation files on a seperate partition and run setup and install to a new "C:\" partition?

Thanks for any help or advise you can give.

 

[theog]

Why do you need to enter BIOS?

 

[Classified711]

To change the boot source to DVD. Since I cannot enter the BIOS or use F12 to choose the source(My brilliance) I cannot boot from DVD or USB ONLY from the HDD.

 

[theog]

Pressing the f11 key during startup on a computer with an HP factory image will start the system recovery process even if the prompt is not displayed..

Note: All data will be deleted.

 

[Classified711]

The Laptop is using one of the newer graphical BIOSes to any attempt to change the system prompts for a password. Besides I deleted the restore partition as I had the installation media.

I have even tried some utilities to try and bypass the BIOS password but no luck.

 

[Dwarf]

Refer to your laptop manual and remove the motherboard battery briefly. This should restore the BIOS to its factory defaults, and also remove any user-set passwords. Note: This is not the same battery as you use when running the laptop when not using it on the mains, rather it is the equivalent of the CR2032 coin cell battery that is found on desktop motherboards.

 

[gregrocker]

Clear CMOS - 3 Ways to Clear the CMOS - Reset BIOS

Then either run full Factory Recovery as given above, or to avoid reinstalling the factory bloatware follow these steps to get a perfect clean reinstall: Reinstalling Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

You can't use the Esc key, HP doesn't still use the Esc key as the one-time boot device menu key?

 

[Classified711]

Thanks for all the replies guys.

@ Dwarf & gregrocker
Laptops now have a NVRAM chip that stores the BIOS passwords in. You cannot remove the CR2032 battery on any of the newer generation laptops and erase the BIOS password. HP & Dell has a BIOS password utility to generate a new password but they do not give it out and when you send a laptop in to get it reset, even if you can prove you OWN it. They replace the motherboard.....nice way to make money....It is cheaper to buy a new laptop.

I have tried very hard to get past the BIOS password. That is why I need to know how to start an install from the local HDD.

@ Bare Foot Kid
ESC key works but I still need the BIOS password.

 

[Bill2]

See if this helps.

HP Notebook PCs - May Be Unable to Unable to Enter F10 System Setup as BIOS Admin if HP ProtectTools is Enabled - c01798858 - HP Business Support Center

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Have a look at this one to see if it'll do what you want.


Install Windows 7 FAST without a DVD or USB device

 

[gregrocker]

I would RMA the machine if under one year warranty, or return it to the store if possible for full refund.

It must be really new if there is such a BIOS lock as the previous ones were easy to get around and never this much of a PITA. HP needs to own this, as it will be deal-killer for new purchases if they don't.

Let their Customer Service (not tech support) know that it's being aired here and we want to know what they plan to do about this besides charge for a new mobo, which is unacceptable and a rip off of the consumer.

 

[Classified711]

Once again thanks for all the Advise.

@Bill2
I will try out the HP software you recomended tonight and post feedback. I am hoping this works. looks promising from the writeup.

@ Bare Foot Kid
I had seen the tutorial. I was planning on testing it out this weekend. Another option I have at my disposal is to start an installation on another HP laptop and on first re-boot. Remove the HDD from the other laptop and put it into mine. and let the installation continue as it will boot from the HDD and not the DVD.
I'll post feedback for all to see this weekend.

@ gregrocker
Good idea. I gave up on tech support. I'll try sending Customer Service an e-mail and see what happens.

Thanks again and I'll post feedback here later tonight.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Yes, be sure to post back here with an update.

 

[Classified711]

Hi All,

@ Bill2
Tried out the software but it still asks for a password to make any changes. I tried the procedure as per HP's website. Set the password and then re-booted but still no luck. It asks for a password that does not match the NEW one.

I'll post back later today on the "other laptop install".

 

[cossyo]

No pilot on the plane?

Hey, didn't anybody notice that the subject of this thread is 'Install Win7 from Partition on same HDD', and not 'troubleshooting BIOS'!?

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Have a look at this one to see if it'll do what you want.


Install Windows 7 FAST without a DVD or USB device

Hey, didn't anybody notice that the subject of this thread is 'Install Win7 from Partition on same HDD', and not 'troubleshooting BIOS'!?

Hey, didn't anybody you notice that I answered the question the subject of this thread?

:shock:
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[theog]

Why do you need to enter BIOS?

See if this helps.

HP Notebook PCs - May Be Unable to Unable to Enter F10 System Setup as BIOS Admin if HP ProtectTools is Enabled - c01798858 - HP Business Support Center

Have a read of the thead.

 

[Classified711]

Hi All,

Sorry for the late reply. Things have been busy at work.
I have successfully used the second laptop trick to complete an installation.

basically I began the installation on another HP laptop.
On first re-boot. I removed the HDD and put it into my laptop and
continued the boot process.
Installation continued without any problems.

 

[theog]

Well done.