HP all in one computer, bypass password.

[mrbreezeet1]

I have an HP all in one computer that was given to me. But It's asking for a password.
Is there a way to get around this, so I can boot it up. He was getting an network adapter error, I think it just needs a network adapter.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

It's running windows 8.1 if it matters.

 

[BMW Dom]

I would try the thing where you change the accessibility button to command prompt. Not sure if it still works

 

[mrbreezeet1]

I would try the thing where you change the accessibility button to command prompt. Not sure if it still works

Oh, OK, I will try thaT AND FOLLOW UP.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

Nuke it and install Windows 10/11.

What model is it specifically?

 

[riff1006]

I'd do a clean install as well. There is a way to change the PW using Rufus, but I don't remember how to do it.

 

[andrew_j]

Load a different operating system as win 8 is so outdated now

 

[ka9mnx]

I think the BIOS is not letting him log in? If not, easy fix. Reinstall an OS of your choice.

 

[OVERKILL]

I have an HP all in one computer that was given to me. But It's asking for a password.
Is there a way to get around this, so I can boot it up. He was getting an network adapter error, I think it just needs a network adapter.

Is it Windows or the BIOS asking?

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

Any luck with this...?

 

[BMW Dom]

Any luck with this...?

They must have forgotten their BITOG login as well

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Any luck with this...?

not yet. I didn't mess with it for a few days.
I used this one program, but it was supposed to be free for home use, but when I ticked change password, it said you couldn't use it on the free version.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Is it Windows or the BIOS asking?

Windows.

 

[IveBeenRued]

Try just booting to safe mode. Most people don’t apply a password to the admin account.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Try just booting to safe mode. Most people don’t apply a password to the admin account.

So if I get into safe mode, I can go to control panel, and make a new user profile?

 

[97prizm]

I have an HP all in one computer that was given to me. But It's asking for a password.
Is there a way to get around this, so I can boot it up. He was getting an network adapter error, I think it just needs a network adapter.

Yeah my old laptop had Windows 8 on it, and I couldn't remember the password for the life of me. I burned a current copy of rescatux which is free. It has a ton of tools, one which removes the password but doesn't change anything else. Pm me if you need help or a walk-through.

 

[OVERKILL]

Windows.

Are you opposed to just doing a fresh re-install of Windows? Because that would be preferable.

Alternatively, if you absolutely most get into the system, if you download the Ultimate BootCD, it has a password reset program as part of it that works (I've used it many, many times).

 

[IveBeenRued]

So if I get into safe mode, I can go to control panel, and make a new user profile?

If you can login as Admin in safe mode, you can just remove the password for the account that you want to get into or you can establish a new account. Your choice.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Thanks To all!
I will let you know.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Grateful for all the help!
I am going to try one of the recovery back-up restore but waiting fr a USB Drive. I have 2 other systems I'm using, and a few I am working on too.
But I WILL be sure to update!
thanks again TO ALL!