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07-28-2025 04:06 PM - edited 07-28-2025 04:08 PM
My laptop bitlocker screen is not excepting my 48 digit numerical pass code. I have four code in my mocrosoft account. Either code works, and tried every suggestion available to me. YouTube to chat rooms and beyond nothing is working.
07-30-2025 07:04 AM
@FredMatrie, Welcome to HP Support Community,
Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue
If your HP laptop is asking for a power-up code or password and you don't have it, you can follow these steps to recover or bypass the issue:
Resetting Your Microsoft Account Password:
- If the password is for your Microsoft account, you can reset it using another device.
- Go to the Microsoft Recover your account page and follow the on-screen directions to reset your password.
BIOS Password Recovery:
- If the power-up code or password is for BIOS, you will need to reset or bypass it.
- You can try the following steps:
- Shut down the laptop and remove any peripheral devices.
- Disconnect all external devices and power cables.
- Try removing the battery (if the battery is removable) and hold the power button for 15-20 seconds.
- Reinsert the battery and try powering on the laptop.
- Also, you may refer to this guide: HP Notebook PCs - Recovering the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) | HP® Support
Also, you can refer to this post by the community experts: Solved: HP BIOS ADMIN PASSWORD LOST - HP Support Community - 5873081
You may refer to this guide for BitLocker recovery: HP PCs - Using BitLocker and finding the recovery key (Windows 11, 10) | HP® Support
If this doesn't work, we may need to consider getting the device repaired, as HP doesn't set a default admin password. In that case, the system board might need to be addressed.
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps.
Take care and have a good day.
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