: HP support may provide a customized SMC.bin file tailored to your specific UUID/serial number. This file, when placed on a FAT32-formatted USB drive and used with a specific key combination (typically holding Windows + Up Arrow + Down Arrow while powering on), can unlock the BIOS.
: If your drive is encrypted with BitLocker, clearing the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) during a BIOS reset may permanently lock you out of your data unless you have the recovery key. hp probook 440 g6 bios password reset
If the HP BIOS Password Reset Tool does not work, you can use a third-party tool to reset the BIOS password. One popular tool is the "Hiren's BootCD". This tool is a bootable CD that contains a collection of diagnostic and repair tools, including a BIOS password reset tool. To use this method, you need to: : HP support may provide a customized SMC