Many users seek these resets to enable TPM for Windows 11. If the BIOS is locked, you cannot change TPM or Secure Boot settings, which effectively blocks official OS upgrades.

a password once it is already set. Be cautious of third-party "unlocker" downloads, as they are frequently unreliable or contain malware. Do you have access to the Windows operating system

Unofficial "password reset utilities" found online are often unreliable and may contain malware. Some users attempting brute-force scripts with official tools like the HP BIOS Configuration Utility have reported concerning hardware noises, suggesting a risk of damaging the BIOS chip or motherboard.