Privacy Settings Pop-up, can't get rid of it...

[Hammer_42]

I opened my laptop this morning and I have a privacy settings window pop up that I cannot get rid of and I cannot respond because the screen is disabled.

This is the message: Settings are disabled because they are managed by your organization. Contact your administrator for more information.

I have spent too much time on this and am really getting distressed because this shouldn't be this difficult.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Hammer_42,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're stoked to have you on board! 

To help us get started on resolving your issue, could you please share the model name of your device?

We're looking forward to helping you get back up and running! 

Best regards,

[Hammer_42]

HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop 16-f2xxx

[PaulyV7]

I am having this same issue on my desktop ...

All-in-one Pavillion 24

Update:

I found the solution on another post.   I just uninstalled HP Privacy Settings.

[twpende]

I  have same problem with no help from HP diagnostics for my Pavilion 360. 

[Hammer_42]

I ended up reaching out to HP on the X platform. They were able to give me a recommendation to shut down the PC and hold the power button for 10 or so seconds. Then to unplug the peripherals and plug in the power, and restart. Somehow that worked, and the Privacy Popup went away.

I was trying to find the specific instructions, but I couldn't...so I am desperately trying to remember in case this helps others. Hoping some expert can document the exact instructions and explain why this worked.