How do I remove the password on my HP hard drive?

To disable the DriveLock password, complete the following steps:

1. Boot the unit and press F10 at the HP logo.
2. Unit will prompt for the DriveLock password.
3. Type the Master password and enter the BIOS setup screen.
4. Go to Security, then DriveLock Password 5, and select Notebook Hard drive.
5. Click Disable Protection.

How do I reset my WD external hard drive?

Insert your paperclip into the hole and depress the “Reset” button. Hold the button down for 10 seconds and release. After 40 seconds the drive will reboot. This is a “long” reset and your drive will be completely reset to factory settings.

How do I factory reset my WD Passport for Mac?

To perform a factory reset on an external hard drive for mac, one must access the “Disk Utility” application and “select the new partition that is highlighted” and then select “Erase” from the drop-down menu.

How do you reset a WD hard drive?

Where is the drivelock password stored?

The DriveLock password is stored inside the hard drive itself and cannot be read; it can only be authenticated against. Therefore, an unauthorized user cannot obtain the DriveLock password from the hard drive itself

What happens if I enter the wrong drivelock password?

If an incorrect password is entered, the information on the hard drive will remain inaccessible. The DriveLock password is stored inside the hard drive itself and cannot be read; it can only be authenticated against. Therefore, an unauthorized user cannot obtain the DriveLock password from the hard drive itself

How do I unlock a locked MHDD disk?

On main menu, choose “HDD” > “Diagnostic” > “MHDD v4.6” Enter the master password. (If it is wrong, ERR will turns red on the top of the screen, and You have 4 more tries before it powercycle the disk) If it is correct, type “DISPWD” and reply “1”. (There will be a warning if your disk is still locked)

How to unlock an unknown HDD password?

HDD Unlock Wizard incorporates proprietary unlocking algorithms which allow removing an unknown HDD password and making the hard drive usable again. It may not be possible to recover the hard drive password or to unlock it; however, it is possible to remove the password together with the data, thus making your hard disk accessible and usable again.