Locked out of my laptop. Asking for Microsoft password that I do not have.

[mkjames]

I have an HP envy. The touchscreen one. I don’t have access to any other information. I am locked out of my laptop. I had a four digit numerical password. I plugged my phone in and the cord was resting on the “enter” key. Once I realized I took it off. However, the laptop is now asking for my Microsoft password. I do not have access to the email for the Microsoft account so therefore I cannot reset that password and I do not know it. Why can’t I enter my numerical password? Is there no other way to get into the computer? I would reset but I have several important tests and papers from college that I will use again in the future. As well as Personal pictures and videos as well as professional ones. Can anyone help? 

[Dragon-Fur]

@mkjames 

We can offer very limited advice.

You could try the Forced Reset - this is a power reset for forces the computer to read the boot (startup) information from the Operating System stored on the disk and not the "stuff in memory".  It may not work - but the procedure does not harm a healthy system and only takes a few minutes to complete.

You might have to contact Microsoft Support and plead your case.

Or, if you can get the notebook to a licensed Microsoft technician, he / she can likely get into the computer.

(Be prepared to show proof of ownership.)

Password Help on the Community

We can assist to the extent of providing basic information.

Community members are prohibited providing any information that can / will breach the computer's security.

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Fingerprint Sensor / Forced Reset

If the fingerprint sensor suddenly stops working on your computer

OR

If the computer is not issuing errors but still won’t let you log in,

Consider trying a Forced Reset (power reset).

Reminders

 A Forced Reset is NOT a “recovery” and does not remove your data – this reset merely forces the computer to load the Operating System from disk. 

Forced Reset does not harm a healthy system nor does it “fix” problems not related to a clean start.

HP Collection of “how-to” videos

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• Open Category Computing and Mobile Devices
• Search for “forced reset”

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HP Options - Change / Reset Password - Windows

NOTE:

The last option in the document (Reset) can be used if other solutions fail.

Read the section carefully - you will need to have previously made backups of your personal data to recover your personal files and folders.

HP PCs - Change or Reset the Computer Password (Windows 10)

OR

HP PCs - Resetting Your PC to Resolve Problems (Windows 8.x)

HP Collection of “how-to” videos

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• Search for “reset password”

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Microsoft Account Login

If you are using a Microsoft Account to log into the computer,

You might  be able to get help from Microsoft.

Reminder:  You can reset your Microsoft password using a different computer

Microsoft Account – Password Reset

When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account

Ask the Community:  Microsoft Community

September 2020

Microsoft Community - Incorrect Password after Windows 10 update – Page 2

Workaround / Solution – Remove trailing space from username

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What else?

A licensed Microsoft Technician can likely provide you access to the computer. 

Be prepared to show proof of ownership.

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Google Account Login

If you are using a Chromebook / Google Account,

You might be able to get help from Google.

Read the document and then check under “Get more help”

Fix sign-in problems - Chromebook Help - Google Support

HP Collection of “how-to” videos

HP Video Gallery

• Search for “chromebook password”

Resetting Your Google Account Password - Chromebook and Chromebox

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