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The tag 'power on' covers issues related to turning on a Windows PC or laptop, including power-on passwords, startup loops, automatic power-on, and the inability to power on from an external keyboard. Common themes include BIOS or firmware problems, password recovery after BIOS updates, and troubleshooting hardware or software causes of boot failures. Users also discuss power-on behavior during crashes and BSODs, as well as configuring power-on keys for external keyboards. These discussions focus on Windows 7 and later systems, with an emphasis on HP and other laptop brands.
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    Windows 10 Pwer on password not working

    Just purchased an HP probook laptop with 256GB SSD Was using power on password. Suddenly I see a message BIOS upgrade in process do not turn off computer. After it finished, my password no longer works. It is a 4 digit pin I used for many years other things so I cannot forget it. I cannot power...
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    Windows 7 Startup Loop Issue: Switching Between Two Startups with F2 Hang Problem

    I have developed two different startups which switch one to the other each time I startup.. One starts as normal ie. Press power on, first screen says Press <F2> to enter startup.I do not press F2 and startup proceeds to coloured Win circling stars and all is well. Win then shuts down as normal...
    • talisman
    • Thread
    • binaries boot issues f2 key parameters power on restoration startup system hang troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Frequent BSOD and crashes

    I've had several crashes and BSODs, especially today. Previously, sometimes I would get a freeze or crash while playing a certain game like Skyrim(which I've never been able to prevent it from freezing and crashing mid game.) But today it began getting crashes with games and other applications...
    • fishfishfish
    • Thread
    • bsod crash diagnostics drivers error codes fatal error freezes graphics card la noire memory motherboard power on safe mode services skyrim troubleshooting update
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Add laptop turn-on key to 2nd keyboard

    Hello, I made my Windows 7 64-bit laptop my new desktop. I put all the peripherals to the laptop; monitor, keyboard, speakers, etc, etc. Everything works fine. I am able to restart the laptop from the added monitor, however, I'm not able to power it back on from a complete shut down...
    • Rae
    • Thread
    • configuration desktop help keyboard laptop monitor peripheral power on shutdown windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Win7 x64 powers on automatically and can't find the source

    Was wondering if anyone can help me. I use sleep and hibernation a lot but I've been finding that my system seems to power on by itself after I go to bed. Can't tell when it happens, though and was wondering if anybody has had the same problem or know the cause?
    • Funkatron
    • Thread
    • automatic wake hibernation power on sleep mode system issues troubleshooting user help windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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