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[hooperrachel786]

Im. Trying to boot up.my laptop but I can't because I can't remember my password and I'm trying to get command prompt so I can remove my admin password, but it won't let me.

[BeemerBiker]

 For the windows password there are a number of options.   For the BIOS password there are none.

If you've forgotten your Windows password and are locked out, you can try a few options to reset it. If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. If you're using a local account, you might need to use a password reset disk or another administrator account on the computer. If none of those work, you may need to reset Windows. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Here's a breakdown of potential solutions:

1. Microsoft Account:
   • Go to the Microsoft account password reset page. [1, 3]
   • Enter the email, phone, or Skype name associated with your account. [3, 8]
   • Follow the prompts to verify your identity and create a new password. [1, 5, 9, 10]
2. Local Account:
   • Password Reset Disk: If you created a password reset disk, insert it and follow the prompts to reset your password. [3, 7, 11]
   • Another Administrator Account: If there's another administrator account on the computer, log in with that account and reset the password through Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. [3]
   • Security Questions: If you set up security questions, you may be able to answer them to regain access. [6]
3. If you're still locked out:
   • Reset Windows:
     • Hold down Shift and select "Restart": on the sign-in screen to enter advanced startup options. [7, 12, 13]
     • Select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC. [2]
     • Choose whether to remove your files or keep them, then follow the on-screen instructions. [2]
4. Windows Installation Media:
   • If you have a Windows installation media (USB), you can boot your computer from it and access the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). [14]
   • From there, you may be able to use the Command Prompt to reset the password. [2, 14]

This video demonstrates how to reset a forgotten Windows password: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N64qQRhDW4U

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-or-reset-your-password-in-windows-8271d17c-9f9e-4...

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irpRJVMllq4&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD

[3] https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/windows10space/how-to-reset-windows-10-password-when...

[4] https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/account-profile/manage-account/lost-password-solution

[5] https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-reset-a-forgotten-windows-10-password

[6] https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000132604/problems-with-windows-10-local-account-password-o...

[7] https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/windowsinsiderprogram/i-forgot-my-laptop-password-wi...

[8] https://nordpass.com/blog/how-to-reset-password-windows-10/

[9] https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/reset-a-forgotten-microsoft-account-password-eff...

[10] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-forgot-my-pin-and-the-option-to-reset-it-doe...

[11] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/my-pc-requires-me-to-change-my-expired-passwor...

[12] https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4469498-3477912-16

[13] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2240058/how-to-reset-windows-11-admin-password-w...

[14] https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/i-have-forgotten-my-password-and-pin-for-my/e8...