Unlock a password protected PC

[koopmom]

Hello,

I am buying an HP laptop at a liquidation auction, but it is password protected.  Is there a way to break into it?

Thank you

[CherylG]

If it is simply the Windows logon password that is easily fixed. If it is a power on (BIOS) password that requires the password before the notebook will even boot up-that is not so easy. Depending on whether it is a business class(Elite,Probook,etc) or consumer class(Pavilion,etc) will determine that. A business class normally requires service from HP,with proper ownership certification. Many of the consumer class can be cleared, but not sure all. What model are you looking at?

[koopmom]

I am looking at the Pavilion laptop and it does boot up to Windows and then prompts for a password from the former user.  It's a liquidation auction and they are selling about 10 laptops.

[CherylG]

That is usually an easy one to solve. Immediately after powering on the laptop start tapping the F11 key to boot into Recovery to reinstall back to factory shipped state-with no user password. That applies if it has Windows Vista or Windows 7. If it has Windows XP, the key to tap is F10.

[Shilara]

Just share my experience with you. I have forgotten my HP Windows 7 Password. After tried many ways I searched online, I fortunately solved it with the Windows Password Recovery Basic finally.

It is easy and quick to help me DIY a password reset disk to recover my lost password. Then the PC is as it was.

Hope it can help you!

[CherylG]

@Shilara

PC Login Now is free software:

http://www.pcloginnow.com/

Btw,the original poster is buying a used laptop where a fresh install using the F11 boot would be my preferred method..to get rid of previous owners files.

[tan11]

To unlock a forgotten Windows password on computer, there are several free methods:
1. With another admin account.
2. With Windows password reset disk.
3. From Safe Mode.
More dtails you can found on other sites, it is easy to find.

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