HP Probook/Elitebook BIOS Password Reset [Utility]

Discussion in 'MDL Projects and Applications' started by Mazzif, Oct 21, 2013.

  1. monikamc

    monikamc MDL Novice

    Apr 8, 2018
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    HI, I need help in unlocking BIOS password the HP elitebook 2540p .I tried the hpbr tool but it does not work or I'm wrong. it could depend by bios version f50?

    help me please

    best regards

    monika
     
  2. zakoury

    zakoury MDL Novice

    Apr 14, 2018
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    hi mazzif,
    can you help me?
    i forgot my bios passeword for my probook 650.
     
  3. dnyank1

    dnyank1 MDL Novice

    Feb 14, 2013
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    please reupload! would be much appreciated thank you
     
  4. dranoel

    dranoel MDL Novice

    Apr 19, 2018
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    hi one and all i have a elitebook 8460p
    HP have supplied me with a bin file when i supplied them the uuid when i follow their instructns it does not do as is ntended
    i could do with a copy Mazzif even if i have to pay thanks i also have a probook 4515s with a bios administrator password as well
    please help thanks
     
  5. drkfcc31

    drkfcc31 MDL Novice

    Apr 25, 2018
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    #987 drkfcc31, Apr 26, 2018
    Last edited: Apr 26, 2018
    Hi Mazzif !!
    My computer is a HP PROBOOK 4740s with Admin Password + usb and CD disable :(
    Tried PLOP BOOT MANAGER, no result.
    So i created a bootable HDD with Grab4Dos and Hiren's rescue boot CD : unfortunatly the softwares in the CD (!Bios, bioscracker, etc...) can't resolve my problem... Tried HPBR also....
    Windows + B : installed new bios 68IRR rev.66 but still Admin Password when i hit F10 for setup....
    Always stuck with this s**tty password...
    Can you plz help me ????
     
  6. locarno

    locarno MDL Novice

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    Hello
    I have the same problem. Did you solved this ? I have BIOS Setup password.
     
  7. whisnu.i.yudha

    whisnu.i.yudha MDL Novice

    May 1, 2018
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  8. whisnu.i.yudha

    whisnu.i.yudha MDL Novice

    May 1, 2018
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    Hy mazzif
    Can you help me to open my HP probook 440g3 pasword protect on power? My son make the pasword n he fogeth it.
    Please..
     
  9. Mazzif

    Mazzif Elitebook Pwner

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    I think this is the error retunred when the BIOS is to new. HP has broken support for my tools with their newer releases. In addition to that, we can no longer roll back. Only other option is to use the physical flash method, and write a clean older BIOS to the chip.

    -Cheers
     
  10. Mazzif

    Mazzif Elitebook Pwner

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    You kinda shot yourself in the foot there with new BIOS rev 66. Newer BIOS rev breaks support for my tools. As is the growing theme here, physically writing a clean BIOS to your chip or contacting HP, or purchasing something from someone else are about your only Options.

    **OFF TOPIC RANT**
    I feel I need to say this. I never charged a cent here at MDL for my solutions. They were always available for free, right here on MDL, open to any and all. Please know that I myself, can no longer post my solution. I wont go into more details than to just say I am bound legally. But I know it is out there. And I also know some people are charging for it. That sucks

    These days, many people bring to my attention that other members are offering a 'PAID' solution for an SMC.BIN file. As I understand it, the solution does work. But notice these 'members' don't publicly post their solution. They lurk in the shadows and feed off your posts waiting for you to ask for help, and then contact you soliciting their 'product'. That is NOT in the spirit of MDL. I think these individuals are in the employ of HP and are using HP proprietary software to create the files, likely within the walls of HP. I did contact them, and wrote a few feeler questions and they were unable (or maybe unwilling) to discuss any technical details. In fact there was an overall lack of technical detail in all their communication. Anyway, that's my own personal feeling on the matter. If they truly did develop a solution of their own, I would think it would be way more public than it is, rather than just a vague youtube video here and there and some private messaging on a forum. Anyway, shame on them if that's true.
    **END RANT**
     
  11. John Sutherland

    John Sutherland MDL Addicted

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    Hello @Mazzif - I'm pretty sure someone at HP took your tool and re-packaged it under a different name. Do a Google search for "HPBR.rar" and you'll find it.
     
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  12. Mazzif

    Mazzif Elitebook Pwner

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    @John Sutherland Tells you what to look for right above your post.

    Side note: I did use the acronym 'HPBR' early on. Originally, I did use a 'rar' package but changed to 'gz' and my package size was around 9MB. I then also changed the naming convention to HP BIOS Password Reset XX-XX-XX.gz (date code). HP BIOS Password Reset 04-11-16.gz was MY last update. Anything else is likely repack, so tread with caution.

    If you see anyone posting my work as their own, feel free to call them out on my behalf.

    -Cheers
     
  13. MDL_0001

    MDL_0001 MDL Novice

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    Thank you, Mazzif and LatinMcG, pages 33 and 36 have been very inspirational.
     
  14. drkfcc31

    drkfcc31 MDL Novice

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    Ok Mazzif... thank you for your answer... just one more question, do you know how to unlock MPM on HP probook 4740s ?
    Seems the windows + up + down arrows don't launch my SMC.BIN file (on usb stick).
    Thank you.
     
  15. melnik

    melnik MDL Novice

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    #999 melnik, May 6, 2018
    Last edited: May 7, 2018
    HP EliteBook 8470p

    System UEFI Update :

    F.71 Rev.A (April 30, 2018)
    - Improves security for an Intel MEBx (Management Engine BIOS Extension) that is protected by an Administrator password.

    F.70 Rev.A (February 28, 2018)
    - Updates the Intel microcode.

    F.68 Rev.A (July 18, 2017)
    - Updates the PXE ROM to version 1.5.50.
    - Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.

    F.67 Rev.A (April 19, 2017)
    - Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.

    F.66 Rev.A (November 08, 2016)
    - Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.

    F.65 Rev.A (August 22, 2016)
    - Fixes an issue where Windows 8.1 does not install properly in the Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE) in UEFI native mode.

    F.64 Rev.A (May 16, 2016)
    - Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables.

    F.62 Rev.A (April 07, 2015)
    - Fixes an issue where the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) cannot be enabled or disabled after the BIOS is updated directly from version F.30 or F.31 to version F.50.

    F.61 Rev.A (January 22, 2015)
    - Provides improved security of UEFI code and variables
    - Fixes an intermittent issue where a system with the LAN/WLAN switching feature enabled in the F10 BIOS menu stops functioning properly (hangs) at POST after a warm boot.

    F.50 Rev.A (August 06, 2014)
    - Provides improved security for UEFI EDK2.
    - Fixes an intermittent issue where the system stops functioning when the system is powered on with a USB 3.0 hard drive connected using the USB 3.0 port.

    F.46 (January 17, 2014)
    - Provides support for the Elpida VRAM module.
    - Updates the VBIOS to version 13.12.0.45 for discrete video graphics systems.
    - Updates the AMD GOP driver to version 1_53.
    - Provides support to display the network MAC address and the hard drive information in the BIOS F10 setup.
    - Fixes an issue where the System Diagnostics reports the same battery information for both the travel battery and the primary battery.
    - Fixes an intermittent issue where the system incorrectly displays a fan error while the system is powering on.
    - Fixes an issue where the Intel Graphics control panel does not display the correct version of the VBIOS.
    - Fixes an issue where certain brands of USB drives cannot be used to create a USB key to perform a system a crisis recovery.

    F.45 (October 07, 2013)
    - Provides support for additional WLAN cards.
    - Fixed intermittent issue where system stops functioning properly when the system is powered on while a USB headset is connected to the system using thе USB 3.0 port.
    - Fixes an issue where a system that is UEFI enabled does not complete a UEFI PXE boot if the system is powered on while Secure Boot is enabled.
    - Fixed an issue where the Smart Card reader is not displayed in the Device Manager after the system resumes from standby mode.
     
  16. CharlieWang

    CharlieWang MDL Novice

    May 7, 2018
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    Dear Mazzif,

    Can you kindly help me here to generate customized SMC.bin file since I forgot my Elitebook 840G1 BIOS password?
    If yes, instruction for how to place this bin file will be appreciated.

    SN: CNU407BX74
    Product: F3S88EC#AB0

    Thank you very much.

    Best Regards,
    Charlie Wang