[geno368]

I have an HP15-db0011dx laptop running Window 10 with 4 gb ram.  It has an internal battery which seems to be good as it runs fine for about 2 hrs. I cannot find a location or info on the "rtc" battery (cmos) so I can test it.  The laptop powers up just fine with a desktop background but no login box shows up.  I have removed the internal battery and held down power button to discharge and even left it unplugged from power and battery overnight.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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I think HP is doing away with the separate RTC batteries in laptops.

 

See if this page helps:

https://support.hp.c...ument/c02693833

 

At the bottom is a section on Reset the CMOS.  I'd try that first then if that doesn't work one of the other options.

[RKinner]

I think HP is doing away with the separate RTC batteries in laptops.

 

See if this page helps:

https://support.hp.c...ument/c02693833

 

At the bottom is a section on Reset the CMOS.  I'd try that first then if that doesn't work one of the other options.

[phillpower2]

This thread was left open to give the OP a chance to get back to RKinner, since they revisited the forum but chose not to reply the thread is now closed and for the reasons explained below;
 

HP 15 laptop, no login showing on boot, cmos error 0205

 

 

The laptop powers up just fine with a desktop background but no login box shows up. 

 

 

 

Same applies as in your previous HP notebook password related thread here geno368;

 

 

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While such requests are often legitimate, and come from users who experience exactly the kind of problem that you post, we have no way of determining legitimate vs. not legitimate, therefore we do not respond to such requests.

 

 

While we will not help you with getting around passwords we can advise you as to how you can have this resolved using legitimate means, take the computer to a reputable tech local to you or have them come to you, you will need proof of ownership such as the sales invoice, picture ID such as a driving licence/passport and proof of your address such as a recent utility bill.