How to Reset Your Laptop Without a Password

Learn how to reset your laptop without a password using recovery mode. Step-by-step instructions included.

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To reset your laptop without a password, restart in recovery mode by pressing a key combination (like F8, F11, or Esc, varies by brand) during boot-up. Choose the ‘Troubleshoot’ option, then ‘Reset this PC.’ Follow instructions to remove all files. This procedure erases all data, so backup important files beforehand.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What key combination do I use to access recovery mode? The key combination varies by brand; often it's F8, F11, or Esc.
  2. Will resetting my laptop delete all my files? Yes, resetting removes all data, so it's important to back up any important files beforehand.
  3. Can I reset my laptop if I forgot the administrator password? Yes, you can reset it by following the recovery mode steps even if you forgot the password.