i need to access my computer but the password was set by someone who has passed away

[dehart1]

my husband passed away last year and this is the first time I've tried to get in our laptop only to.find out that he put a password on it to start up.  now it won't let me on the co m outer cause i i my know his microsoft password and cannot access his email account in order to reset it.  i don't care if i lose all the data stored in the computer i just want to be able to use it.  it is a envy m6 model with windows 8 however i don't know if he installed an update before he passed.

[RodrigoB]

Hi dehart1

Thank you for visiting the HP Support 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.

To reset the windows password , you should try the microsoft web site like this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4490115/windows-change-or-reset-your-password

Therefore, this topic is being locked. If you would like help resetting the password on your product, please Contact HP support in your region. 

Regards.