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‎04-14-2024 05:19 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)

I have an older laptop that’s been in closet long time and just got out and installed new battery pack and can’t remember password in startup window and don’t have a disc so my question is how can I bypass password to get into laptop?

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‎04-14-2024 07:13 PM

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You should have written it down -- as we have no way of accessing or recovering it, nor do you -- NOW.


I wish we could help you -- but we're not allowed to, since we have no way from here to verify ownership of any computer.


Therefore, according to the Community's Rules of Participation:


4d. No posts shall include instructions/directions intended to bypass or subvert security mechanisms such as lock screens, BitLockers, BIOS lock, passwords, fingerprint/biometry scanners, PINs nor any other safety measures.


To get help resetting the password on your product, you have to Contact HP support in your region using the following link:

https://www.hp.com/us-en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html

 



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