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Hi there,

 

I've tried to just login as I have always done for many years, by scanning my finger, which is now not being recognized. I've attempted to log in via password, and it seems I have forgotten that as well.

 

IIs there any way I can reset my password (I don't have a password reset disk). I do not want to reset my system, as I need the files on the computer.

 

Hoping someone can assist?

 

Thanks,

DominiqueSydney

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@DominiqueSydney 

 

I am sorry that happened.

 

You could try a Hard Reset / Forced Start - this is simply a way to force the computer to read the contents of the healthy Operating System from the disk as opposed to starting with what is in the memory.

 

HP Notebook PCs - Computer Does Not Start (Windows 10)

Document includes Hard Reset / Forced Reset – Step 2

 

Other than that, we cannot help...

 

Password Reset – Windows Password

 

Unfortunately, we cannot assist.

 

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

 

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

You may 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

 

Password Help on the Community

According to the Community's Rules of Participation

 

4d. No posts shall include instructions or directions intended to bypass or subvert security measures, including passwords, locking mechanisms, fingerprint scans, etc., or to bypass any safety measures.

 

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What else?

 

A licensed Microsoft Technician can likely provide you access to the computer without losing your data.

Be prepared to show proof of ownership.

 

 

Thank you for participating in our HP Community.

We are a world community of volunteers dedicated to supporting HP technology

Click Thumbs Up to say Thank You.

 

Answered? Click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it.

 

 

Dragon-Fur

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@DominiqueSydney 

 

I am sorry that happened.

 

You could try a Hard Reset / Forced Start - this is simply a way to force the computer to read the contents of the healthy Operating System from the disk as opposed to starting with what is in the memory.

 

HP Notebook PCs - Computer Does Not Start (Windows 10)

Document includes Hard Reset / Forced Reset – Step 2

 

Other than that, we cannot help...

 

Password Reset – Windows Password

 

Unfortunately, we cannot assist.

 

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

 

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

You may 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

 

Password Help on the Community

According to the Community's Rules of Participation

 

4d. No posts shall include instructions or directions intended to bypass or subvert security measures, including passwords, locking mechanisms, fingerprint scans, etc., or to bypass any safety measures.

 

===================================================================

What else?

 

A licensed Microsoft Technician can likely provide you access to the computer without losing your data.

Be prepared to show proof of ownership.

 

 

Thank you for participating in our HP Community.

We are a world community of volunteers dedicated to supporting HP technology

Click Thumbs Up to say Thank You.

 

Answered? Click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it.

 

 

Dragon-Fur

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