Hello @Dee691
Is this related to Windows password
or BIOS start-up password ?
* If related to Windows account password, please check this forum thread >> http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-System-and-Recovery/I-forgot-my-password-can-HP-hel...
* If related to BIOS/startup password before Windows loads

In this case, please enter some password (wrong password) 3 times, press ENTER and you should receive a new window stating system disabled and a code similar to this one (For HP Mini, should be 10 characters) :

Please, take note of the system disabled/halted code (write it down).
Visit this web site >> https://bios-pw.org/
and enter the system disabled code
Click on "Get password" button there and you will receive your unlock code. Take note of the HP computers password and enter it in the system disabled screen , press ENTER. This will unlock your BIOS/reset security settings and PC should be able to start Windows (if WIndows can load).
Starting F11 option (if you manage to start it and if you are not stopped by a BIOS HDD password) does not require any kind of Windows password for starting HP Recovery procedure.
Let me know how it goes. Provide your feedback.
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