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Q: "I have an HP Pavilion 15 and set a complex password but now I forgot it. How can I reset the password for this HP 15 laptop without a reset disk?"
For the security of our personal data, we usually set a login account and password for our personal laptop or computer. However, sometimes you may forget your password, especially with complex combinations of numbers and letters. In this article, we will cover several easy ways to reset your HP laptop password without a reset disk.
A password reset disk is a specialized tool, usually a USB drive or a CD/DVD. When a user forgets the password for a Windows account, using it can effortlessly reset a new password without wiping the system. However, not all users have this disk prepared in advance. Fortunately, the reset disk is not the only solution when you are locked out of your windows PC.
Traditionally, password reset disks need to be created in advance before users forget their Windows passwords. But now with the help of professional Windows unlocking tools, such as iSunshare Windows Password Genius, users can reset forgotten passwords for HP laptops at any time without logging in. Here is an overview of the features of this popular password reset tool:
1. Reset/remove unlock password for Windows account in a few simple clicks;
2. Compatible with all versions of HP laptops including Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Vista etc;
3. Strictly protects user's data and privacy by handling passwords through a secure program;
4. Simple and easy-to-use interface for all users.
Step 1: First download iSunshare Windows Password Genius software from the official website and install it on another available computer.
Step 2: Launch the software and select the type of bootable media to create, in this case the device we are using is a USB drive.
Insert the USB drive into your computer, click the "Begin burning" button and wait for the system to prompt you that the burning was successful.
Step 3: Insert the created bootable USB drive into the locked HP laptop, and then set the password reset USB as the first boot device.
Step 4: The system will automatically load the iSunshare Windows Password Genius software. You just need to select your Windows account and click "Reset Password" button, the password of the selected account will be deleted immediately. After that, you can set a new password on HP laptop.
After resetting the password, click "Reboot" button, now you can open your locked HP laptop without password.
Is there any other easy way to reset the password on a locked HP laptop without a disk and unlocking software? The answer is "yes", but it only works if the laptop is logged into a Microsoft account and not a local account. Microsoft offers a free online password recovery service to help users reset their new login credentials at any time.
Step 1: Visit the Microsoft Account Recovery page and enter the email address associated with the account.
Step 2: Select the method for receiving the security code and then enter the correct verification code in the specified field.
Step 3: Once the verification is approved, you will be prompted to create a new password. Return to your HP notebook and simply log in using the new password.
Are you logged into a local account on your computer and you've forgotten its password? No need to get frustrated. If you have more than one user account on your HP laptop and you have access to another account with administrator privileges, the process of resetting your password is just as easy.
Step 1: Boot up your HP laptop and log into another account that has administrator privileges.
Step 2: After entering Windows, type "Control Panel" in the search box and open the corresponding option.
Step 3: In Control Panel, click "User Account" > "Manage another account", then you will see a list of all user accounts.
Step 4: Locate and click on the account for which you have forgotten the password. In the account management page, select "Change the password" option and then you can reset a new password for it.
When you forget the unlock code for your HP laptop, in addition to resetting the code, you have the option to wipe the device and quickly get rid of being locked out of your laptop. By restoring the device to factory settings, you will delete all data and settings on your HP laptop, including the password. This is a complex unlocking solution and if you have no other options, here are the detailed steps:
Step 1: Turn off your HP laptop and press the power button to restart it. While booting, press the "F11" key continuously until the "Choose an option" screen appears.
Step 2: Select the "Troubleshoot" option and then select "Reset this PC".
Step 3: The system will ask you how you want to reset your HP computer. Select "Remove everything", which will delete all files and settings and restore the device to its factory state.
Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your personalization choices. You will be prompted to confirm if you want to reset this computer, click "Reset" to confirm and the reset process will begin.
Step 5: Once the reset is complete, the Windows system will restart automatically. Subsequently, after the initial setup of the device, you can access your HP laptop without a password.
Above is the verified solution to reset password on HP laptop without reset disk. You have several flexible options to easily retrieve access to your device, such as Windows Password Genius, Microsoft account reset password, or another administrator account. Remember to always protect your passwords to avoid similar troubles next time.
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