Using Hidden Administrator Account to unlock HP loptop
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Summary
Unlock and regain access to your locked HP laptop by exploring the hidden administrator account. Don't stay locked out of HP laptop any longer! It's easy to solve the problem.
If you do not have a Windows Installation media, you may use Windows Media Creation Tool to create one:
Windows Version | Download Link | Requirement |
---|---|---|
Windows 10 | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 | PC with a working Internet connection/ a blank USB flash drive or DVD with at least 8 GB of available storage space/ a product key |
Windows 11 | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11 | Same to above |
Insert the newly created Windows Installation media to your HP laptop and configure it to boot from this media.
net user administrator /active:yes
By default, the hidden administrator account is not password protected. However, it is highly recommended to set a password for security purposes. To change the password, follow these steps:
net user administrator *
and press Enter.
Now that the hidden administrator account has been enabled, you can sign in to it to regain control over your HP laptop. Follow these steps:
net user administrator /active:no
Press Enter, and the hidden administrator account will be disabled.
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Step 2: Create a Bootable USB or CD/DVD
Insert the bootable USB or CD/DVD into the locked Windows computer. Restart the computer and enter the BIOS settings by pressing the appropriate key (Please refer the following table). Configure the boot order to prioritize the bootable media.
BIOS Name | Enter boot menu method |
---|---|
HP | Esc/ F9 for \`Boot Menu\`/ Esc/ F10/ Storage tab/ Boot Order/ Legacy Boot Sources |
- Convenient and effective solution for resetting HP laptop password
- Regains access to locked HP laptop without data loss
Cons:
- Trial version only allows creation of bootable media
- Full version required for password reset
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