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The hdd password tag covers discussions about hard drive password locks on Windows laptops, particularly Gateway models. Users report being prompted for a HDD password during system recovery or clean install attempts, often after a factory restore or hard drive replacement. In some cases, the password is unknown and requires manufacturer intervention to unlock, leading users to replace the drive instead. The tag also includes troubleshooting boot issues after installing a new hard drive, such as the system refusing to boot from a Windows installation disk even when the boot order is manually set. These topics are relevant to users dealing with hardware-level security features that can complicate system maintenance and upgrades.
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    Windows 7 Gateway P78 help with Clean Install Windows 7 won't Boot from disk

    I have this Gateway P-7811FX that had Vista on it. I was trying to do a factory restore before I install Windos 7 when it began asking me for a HDD password. Google search told me I'd have to send the laptop to Gateway to get that unlocked... for a fee. So I ordered a new hard drive and want...
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    • boot issues clean install cmd screen factory restore gateway hard drive hdd password installation laptop issues operating system overheating p7811fx portable typewriter tech support troubleshooting windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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