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My computer was stolen and when it was retrieved it had been password protected...i have no idea how to get past this...please help..

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As and noted, strangers on a forum cannot safely verify ownership or provide password‑bypass instructions. The practical path is to use official channels and trusted technicians so the machine — and any evidence — stays intact. The checklist below gives a safe, lawful workflow to regain access or recover data.

  1. Prove ownership and involve the police. Have original receipts, serial numbers or product registration ready and ask the police to record return details or release the laptop to you or an authorized service. Preserve the chain of custody if recovery of files matters.

  2. Contact the maker or an authorized service centre. OEMs can supply recovery media or perform firmware resets (BIOS/UEFI passwords typically require factory service). They will ask for proof; fees are common but the service avoids warranty/firmware risks that random online “fixes” carry.

  3. Preserve data before any reset. If files matter, insist on a forensic image or full disk clone before the system is altered. If the drive is encrypted (BitLocker or other full‑disk encryption), the recovery key will be required — check any places you store keys (Microsoft account, printed copies). Without the key, encrypted data cannot be recovered.

  4. If you just need a working system, a factory recovery or clean reinstall is the safest option after imaging. After reinstall, change passwords for all online accounts used on the machine and monitor financial accounts and email for suspicious activity.

Following ’s point about local repair shops: choose a reputable shop, get a written estimate, and require that they image the drive first and keep your data private. Avoid following step‑by‑step “bypass” instructions from strangers — they can destroy data, void warranties, and carry legal risk. Provide non‑sensitive details about the OS state (firmware prompts, BitLocker messages) to support staff when seeking help.

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Member Avatar for crunchie

We have no idea that this PC is actually yours, so cannot recommend anything other than what M$ recommends.

What I would like to know is why would a thief password protect a stolen PC?

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i mean i get that theres no way to tell the computer is mine other than i haev all the receipts and all the software for it....i dont know much about computers which is why i decided to come here...whats funny is ywah why would a theif password protect a stoln computer? have no idea but thats how i picked it up from the police department..../sigh...and there was a porno in the cd rom..go figure.

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if it helps its a fujitsu lifebook and ive already called them and they said i needed to go through MS, and dont really want to pay so much for them to fix i think its like a minimum of $60 to chat with them about it...anywho any help would be appreciated. and btw i dont know if a theif would be stupid enough to come one one of these sites for help with there stolen computer...se la vi!

Member Avatar for caperjack

and btw i dont know if a theif would be stupid enough to come one one of these sites for help with there stolen computer...se la vi!


sure they would ,we would have no way of knowing who they were as we don't know who you are .
might i suggest a local computer repair shop, microsdoft or search google

Member Avatar for happygeek

What he said. There's nothing we can do to help I'm afraid, without potentially helping someone hack into a computer that isn't theirs...

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