HP Pavilion Startup Password

[CM1201]

When I turn on the PC, before the Windows log-in screen shows, a window to enter a start-up password pops up. I've tried entering in my Windows password but no matter what I put in, after three incorrect password attempts it tried to automatically self repair and diagnose the problem. It then restarts and the same startup password window pops up. I can't figure out a way out of the loop wihtout the startup password itself, and I don't know what it could even be.

[REO51ST]

@CM1201

Does the password screen look like this???

REO

[CM1201]

Yes, that is exactly what it says.

[REO51ST]

@CM1201

Please read this.

https://fixedit.itxpress.biz/2015/01/16/unlocking-after-the-microsoft-support-phone-scam/

REO

[JayJoe21]

Ok so I read it. It says I need a rescue CD? And I need to recover my backup files

[JayJoe21]

Do I need to do that? And if I do how can I if I can't get pass the startup password