unable to log in to notebook and unable to change boot sequence to USB drive

[janeyrae48]

I was having trouble logging on and using this notebook.  There are circles on the screen that flash on and off and seem to take the focus. Sometimes they even kidnap the mouse.  i planned to do some diagnostics and troubleshooting.

I booted in to safe mode and instead of booting properly, it brought up a screen that said my PIN is not available.  there is a link to set a new PIN but if I choose it, it prompts me to load something from the Store.  When I attempt that, the screen reverts to the logon screen telling me the PIN is unavailable.  

i ran diagnostics, extensive diagnostics and everything passed.

I tried to change the boot sequence but there are just two options, neither of which is USB drive. The first option references UEFI and is the default.  The other option is to boot to an EFI file which goes nowhere.

i don't have the hidden Administrator revealed, just two user profiles.  How can I log on to try to repair this notebook?

[WAWood]

@janeyrae48 

Given the date of your post, I would have expected someone to respond to it before this -- but since that has not happened, I will take a shot at it ...

Sorry, but we can't help you with PIN resets.  Here are some steps you can try:

1) Click/tap on the Can't access your account link
2) Select why you can't sign into your account and click/tap on Next
3) Enter the email address of your Microsoft account, type in the characters displayed onscreen, and click/tap Next
4) Select how you would like to get your security code to verify your identity, click/tap Next

If those don't work, you will have to contact your regional HP Customer Support location directly for assistance.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/contact-hp?openCLC=true

[janeyrae48]

I was able to change the boot sequence so that part of the problem is solved. 

[janeyrae48]

thank you for the link to regional.  I will try that route.