On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 23:49:26 +0100, Luap wrote:
Just bought a compaq Armada on Ebay which is power-on password
protected...as yet unable to get in, so looking for help.

Since laptops are so easily stolen, they are usually made so the power on
password can NOT be easily reset. Either get the password from previous
owner or contact HP/Compaq.