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Hey I'm just trying to reset my computer laptop and see if I can use it it's Windows 7 HP nobody out there

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Hi @Rhugger 

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

 

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

 

You can reset your HP laptop running Windows 7 without a password using HP Recovery Manager or Windows Recovery Environment. Here’s how:

 

Method 1: Using HP Recovery Manager

  1. Turn off your laptop.
  2. Press and hold the F11 key while turning it back on.
  3. Select Windows Recovery Environment > Troubleshoot > Recovery Manager.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your laptop.

 

Method 2: Using Windows Recovery Environment

  1. Restart your laptop and press F8 repeatedly.
  2. Select Repair Your Computer from the Advanced Boot Options menu.
  3. Choose System Recovery Options and follow the steps to reset your laptop.

 

Method 3: Using Safe Mode

  1. Restart your laptop and press F8 repeatedly.
  2. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
  3. Type rstrui.exe and hit Enter to start the recovery process.

 

Let me know if you need further assistance!

 

 

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Take care, and have an amazing day!

 

Regards, 

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I am an HP Employee.

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