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A: Usually yes, unless the repack reformatted the hard drive. Disconnect the HDD before resetting, then reconnect afterwards.

Key reasons users search for a “repack”:

Many Hi-Sharp DVRs manufactured before 2018 have a hidden backdoor:

If you’ve lost the admin password and can’t reach the original vendor, the safest approach is to replace the DVR or have a professional technician reset the firmware via serial console (requires technical skill and is model-specific).

Many Hi Sharp units feature a security mechanism where you can retrieve access by contacting technical support.