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How to Reset Password on HP All-in-One Computer

By Sophia | Last Updated

Windows password is a built-in feature to protect users' files and folders that saved in HP all-in-one computer. However, losing login password is a common occurrence for most us. Therefore, how to reset password on HP all-in-one computer for a Microsoft/admin/local account?

What is HP all in one computer?

All in one computer, also known as AIO PCs, integrates host machine in to monitor. As a result, all-in-one computers are smaller than typical desktop PCs. When it comes to HP all in one computer, it supports touching feature which can provide better users' experience.

hp all in one pc

Resetting Login Password on HP All-in-One Computer by iSunshare Windows Genius

Whether you are login with Microsoft account or local account, you can use iSunshare Windows password Genius to create a reset disk to reset your HP all-in-one computer in three steps.

First, you can use iSunshare Windows Password Genius to create reset disk with Windows computer, Mac, or Android phone.

Reset password on HP all-in-one computer with an available Windows computer

If you have another available Windows computer at hand, just download the iSunshare Windows Password Genius for Windows version.

  1. 1. Insert USB device/CD/DVD to the computer and launch Windows Password Genius;
  2. 2. Choose the corresponding media type and continue;

create isunshare reset disc

  1. 3. Select the right device and click Begin Burning. Waite a moment, it will create a reset disk for you.

choose media device to burn

Reset password on HP all-in-one computer with Mac

If you don't have a Windows computer, you can try to create a password reset disk on Mac.

  1. 1. Download Windows Password Genius for Mac then double-click the dmg file and drag it to the Application;

run isunshare windows password genius

  1. 2. Insert your USB to Mac and select it from the drop-down. Click on Begin Burning to create reset disk;

insert usb and select it

  1. 3. Agree to format the USB and unplug it after finishing burning.

Reset password on HP all-in-one computer with Android phone

If you have an old Android phone, you can use it to create a reset disk. Windows Password Genius for Android also called WPGenius which provides two ways for us to burn a reset disk.

Way 1: Create reset disk by using an Android phone

Preparation

  • A USB flash with at least 200MB
  • An OTG cable
  • A rooted Android phone (We recommend using King Root to root the Android phone)
  1. 1. Connect USB flash to Android phone with OTG cable;
  2. 2. Download WPGenius and run it;
  3. 3. Click on Burn button to create a reset disk.

burn reset disk to usb

Way 2: Change Android phone to a Windows password reset disk

In this case, we need to root Android phone by King Root and install WPGenius.

  1. 1. Run the software and click on Phone at the lower-right corner;
  2. 2. Tap on Mount button to make a reset disk in several seconds.

mount to your old android phone

Second, plug the reset disk into the target computer. Restart the PC and get into the BIOS settings by pressing the hotkey. Set system boot from USB flash. Hit F10 to save changes and exit.

Last, if everything goes correctly, you will see a window like an image below. Select a Windows and a user, and then click on Reset Password button. Tap on Reboot to access your computer as formal.

How to Reset Password on HP All-in-One Computer without Any Software

In general, we can create two types of account include Microsoft account and local account. Let's me give you a quick rundown on how to reset password on HP all-in-one computer without any software.

Reset password on HP all-in-one computer for Microsoft account

If you are using a Microsoft account to log into your Windows 10, you can sync your data between devices. When you, unfortunately, forgot your Microsoft account password, you can go to the Microsoft password reset webpage to create a new password and login again.

reset microsoft account

Reset password on HP all-in-one computer for local account

Here are three methods to reset local account:

Solution 1: Reset password of local account by reset disk

The reset disk must have created when the HP all-in-one computer is accessible.

  1. 1. Input a wrong password in the box and press Enter key.
  2. 2. Insert the reset disk into your password forgotten computer and click on the Reset Password. Follow the wizard to reset password.

reset local password

follow forgotten password wizard

Solution 2: Reset password of local account by installation disc

You will face the data loss problem if you use an installation disc to fix the problem.

  1. 1. Make your HP all-in-one computer boot from the installation disc;
  2. 2. When going to the Windows Setup screen, click on the Install Now to reinstall Windows. Thus you can get into the computer.

install windows 10

Solution 3: Reset password of local account by another administrator

  1. 1. Log in with another administrator;
  2. 2. Type Command Prompt in the search box and select Run as administrator;

run command prompt

  1. 3. Input net user <username> <newpassword> and Enter. When it creates successfully, log in with new password.

reset password by administrator

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