My boyfriends brother locked me out of my laptop it’s now asking for a administrator password

[Miya9]

My boyfriend brother was borrowing my laptop a few years ago and locked me out of my laptop when I got it back it was asking for a administrator password and I never used it since then now come today ive been trying to get back into my laptop to play my games and prepare for my gender reveal & baby shower but I can’t even get past the loading screen soon as it turns on its asking for a administrator password which I have no idea what that it I don’t know what he could’ve possibly did with my laptop as to why it’s locked me out of it

[Garp_senchau]

@Miya9, 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

It seems like your laptop has been locked away in its own little vault!  It’s never fun to be locked out of your own device, especially when you're on a mission to get ready for your gender reveal and baby shower. Let's get you back in, so you can focus on the fun stuff! 🎉

Try the Default Passwords: Sometimes, people use simple passwords like "admin," "password," or "1234." Give those a shot just in case your brother-in-law didn't get too creative.

Reset the Password via Another Account:

• If you have another account with admin privileges, log into that and reset your password.
• Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Manage another account, then select your locked account to change the password.

Use a Password Reset Disk: If you created a password reset disk earlier (props to you if you did), insert it and follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.

Boot into Safe Mode:

• Restart your laptop and press F8 (or another key based on your laptop) to enter Safe Mode.
• From there, you can either try to log in with the default administrator account (which might not have a password) or attempt password recovery.

Use a Windows Password Reset Tool: If all else fails, there are third-party tools that can help reset the password. This method is a bit more advanced, so be sure to follow the instructions carefully.

Factory Reset (Last Resort): If you can't get in, and it’s a real emergency (like missing your games and party prep), you might need to perform a factory reset, which will wipe all data. If you decide to go this route, be sure to back up your files if you can!

And there you have it! 🙌 Hopefully, one of these methods helps you break free from the grips of your laptop’s password. Best of luck with your gender reveal and baby shower prep – now go claim that laptop back and get those games rolling! 🎉

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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