Forgetting your laptop password can be a pain and many of us have gone through it. If you've set a power-on password, you'll have to contact HP or reinstall your operating system. However, if it's simply the log-on password you need, here is an easy way to get into your computer.
Getting Into Your Laptop
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Step 1
Power down your laptop by holding the power button for about five seconds.
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Step 2
Turn your laptop on.
Step 3
Begin pressing the F8 button on the top row of your keyboard after the HP screen loads but before windows opens.
Step 4
Select "Safe Mode" from the advanced options menu.
Step 5
Select the administrator account.
Reseting Your Password
Step 1
Go to the Control Panel from the Start Menu.
Step 2
Select "User Accounts."
Step 3
Select the account whose password you wish to reset.
Step 4
Choose the option "Change Password" and follow the instructions.