Password forgotten

[Theeprince]

I am using HP laptop I forgotten the password is showing password hint

[Animatryx]

Hi @Theeprince,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If you've forgotten the password for your HP laptop and are seeing a password hint, you can try the following options to regain access:

Reset Your Password Using Security Questions

Password Hint:

• Sometimes, the password hint can help jog your memory. Try different passwords associated with the hint given.

Security Questions:

• If your account is a local account and you have previously set up security questions, Windows will prompt you to answer them after you have entered the password incorrectly a few times.
• Answer the security questions correctly to reset your password.

Reset Your Microsoft Account Password

1. Online Reset:
   • If you're using a Microsoft account to log into Windows, you can reset your password online.
   • Go to Microsoft's account recovery page from any internet-connected device.
   • Follow the instructions to reset your password.

Use a Password Reset Disk

1. Password Reset Disk:
   • If you have created a password reset disk with a USB drive before forgetting the password, you can use this to reset your password.
   • Insert the disk into the computer and follow the instructions to reset your password.

Accessing Your Account With an Administrator Account

1. Another Administrator:
   • If there is another account on your system with administrator privileges, log in using that account.
   • From there, you can reset your password by navigating to "Control Panel" > "User Accounts" > "Manage another account."

Final Options

• Perform a System Reset:
  • If all else fails, you might need to perform a system reset. Note that this will erase all data on your device. Ensure you've backed up any important data before proceeding.
  • You can perform a reset by accessing the recovery options via F11 on startup and following the instructions for "Reset this PC".

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a blissful day 😇.

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