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‎07-11-2024 01:22 PM

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changed bios to boot from usb..keyboard wont type code in hp win8.1 laptop 2015 pentium lost my password

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‎07-11-2024 02:08 PM

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So what is goal here, to reinstall Windows from a USB stick? Do you even have a Windows 8.1 install USB stick? Asking because if you don't, I don't know of anywhere that you can download it from these days.



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‎07-11-2024 02:22 PM

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Laptop locked, forgot password trying to boot from a usb with password reset software and windows.iso file. I can access the BIOS setup

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‎07-11-2024 03:54 PM

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I understand what you're talking about in terms of password reset, as I have done it myself -- but we're not permitted to discuss it here, or provide any assistance in bypassing passwords.

 

Sorry, but that is the forum policy.



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‎07-14-2024 03:49 AM

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I forgot my password and cannot log in to my windows 8.1 HP Laptop of 2015 vintage. I have tried unsuccessfully to boot to Safe mode and I have tried but failed to boot to the cmd prompt. I don't have a Windows disk but downloaded a utility from EASUS and keep getting a "failed to authenticate disk" message. I have all my accounts on this laptop and need to preserve these files.

 

Thank you for previous replies.

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