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| From | Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.comp.os.windows-11 |
| Subject | Re: Turning off the Log-in Password |
| Date | 2025-02-01 22:58 +1100 |
| Organization | A noiseless patient Spider |
| Message-ID | <vnl28b$32se$1@dont-email.me> (permalink) |
| References | (1 earlier) <vn2lin$2q53c$1@dont-email.me> <vn586e$3o05p$1@dont-email.me> <vn5lrh.v48.1@ID-201911.user.individual.net> <vnaklc$1rh55$1@dont-email.me> <vnatca.jk4.1@ID-201911.user.individual.net> |
On 29/01/2025 1:33 am, Frank Slootweg wrote: > Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> wrote: >> On 27/01/2025 1:54 am, Frank Slootweg wrote: >>> Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> wrote: [...] >>> >>>> On my old HP (the laptop that died), when it started up there >>>> was a couple of seconds 'splash screen' which included the >>>> message "Press <ESC> to enter System". >>>> >>>> Maybe I'll just press <ESC> and see what happens next time!! >>> >>> As I said in my earlier response, you want/need to get into the >>> 'hardware' *BIOS*. The OS, i.e. now Windows 11, does not have >>> anything to do with it. >>> >>> What *is* relevant, as I mentioned, is the brand/model or/and >>> motherboard of your new desktop computer. >> >> O.K., there was exactly ZERO paperwork with the Computer, however, >> reading the labels on the Box is it a "HP 23.8 inch All-in-One >> Desktop PC" which, further down the label seems to indicate it is a >> cr002a or cr0002a PC or something similar (Small print, failing >> eyesight/glasses!!) > > Run the 'System Information' utility. On the main page, righthand > side, note the 'System Model' HP All-in-One Desktop 24-cr0xxx > and the 'System SKU'. System SKU 911K7PA#ABG > The 'System Model' is the product range, which gives a rough > indication. The 'System SKU' is the HP product number, i.e. the > number one specifies when ordering this particular computer. You can > use this number in the Support section of the HP website: > <https://support.hp.com/us-en/computer> -> "Identify your computer > for manuals and specific product information". > >>> FYI, I also have HP laptops and indeed for *those*, the 'secret' >>> key is the 'esc' key, but for other brands, it can/will be >>> different. >> >> As I mentioned elsewhere, my Laptop was also a HP .. 6730b model. >> >> And, on this Desktop computer, I did press 'ESC' as it was booting >> .... to no avail. > > Perhaps the timing window is (too) small. Try repeated > presses/releases of the 'esc' key. If that does not work, press and > hold the 'esc' key before/while you switch the computer on. Could be a tad difficult/arkquid!! Car accident 40-odd years ago! ;-P Right Arm, Above Elbow amputee .... (can't you tell my typing is soooo slow??). But almost anything is possible. ;-) > AFAIK, for any somewhat modern HP computer, the 'esc' key should > work. > > Alternatively, use the shift+Restart->UEFI->BIOS detour, "shift+Restart"?? Is that, sort of like, 'Start' button, 'Power-off' button, then 'Restart'?? > which Herbert mentioned and Andy and I further discussed. However > that one is not trivial, so try the normal 'esc'-key way first. Yeap. Done! and Done! >>> So what *is* the brand/model or/and motherboard of the new >>> desktop computer? Don't keep us in suspense! >>> >> I am trying to provide the relevant information .... when I have >> access to it. ;-) -- Daniel70
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Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-01-25 22:57 +1100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Java Jive <java@evij.com.invalid> - 2025-01-25 12:31 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Herbert Kleebauer <klee@unibwm.de> - 2025-01-25 14:35 +0100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-25 14:43 +0100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-01-26 22:57 +1100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password T <T@invalid.invalid> - 2025-01-26 05:06 -0800
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-01-28 23:39 +1100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-28 13:48 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-02-01 22:26 +1100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-02-01 11:40 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-02-01 16:10 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-02-01 17:44 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-01-26 23:01 +1100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-26 14:54 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Herbert Kleebauer <klee@unibwm.de> - 2025-01-26 17:55 +0100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-26 18:19 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk> - 2025-01-26 18:33 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-26 19:46 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-26 20:11 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-26 23:04 +0100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-27 11:16 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-27 13:15 -0500
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-27 18:49 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-27 14:33 -0500
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password wasbit <wasbit@nowhere.com> - 2025-01-28 09:59 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-01-29 00:04 +1100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-28 14:33 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-28 18:59 -0500
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-29 11:06 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-29 06:24 -0500
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-29 12:35 +0100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-29 13:17 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-01-29 14:38 +0100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-29 15:29 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Paul <nospam@needed.invalid> - 2025-01-29 13:59 -0500
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2025-02-01 14:59 +0100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-29 13:12 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-02-01 22:58 +1100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-02-01 16:21 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-02-02 22:10 +1100
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2025-01-25 14:44 +0000
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Newyana2 <newyana@invalid.nospam> - 2025-01-29 11:51 -0500
Re: Turning off the Log-in Password Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> - 2025-02-02 22:20 +1100
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