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PLEASE HELP - I have forgotten my Windows 8 Password for my new HP Laptop. I can not find a way to bypass. I changed my Microsoft Account password and tried using a new one, yet I continue to receive an error indicating - I do not have access,try again using the last password entered or go to account.live.com.

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Quick, practical diagnosis and steps to try before any destructive action.

The message about "use the last password entered or go to account.live.com" usually means the machine is tied to a Microsoft account and is still using a locally cached (old) password because it has not authenticated the new one online. If the sign-in tile shows an email address it is a Microsoft account; if it shows a plain username it is a local account.

Recommended non-destructive checks:

  • Verify Caps Lock, Num Lock, and keyboard layout; try any recent passwords used on that PC.
  • From the sign-in screen connect the laptop to the Internet (click the network icon in the lower-right or plug in an Ethernet cable) so the new online password can be verified, then try signing in again.
  • Use the on-screen keyboard (Ease of Access icon) to confirm characters if the physical keyboard may be misbehaving.
  • If login still fails, use the sign-in-screen power button with Shift+Restart to boot to Troubleshoot -> Advanced options. System Restore (if present) can roll back changes; "Refresh" keeps personal files but removes desktop apps; "Reset" reinstalls Windows and erases data.

Backup and encryption caution:

  • Prioritize copying personal files before resets. Use a bootable rescue/recovery environment or recovery media to copy files to an external drive. Be aware that if BitLocker or device encryption is enabled, the drive will be unreadable without the BitLocker recovery key (check the Microsoft account or any printed/USB-stored key) — offline password tools cannot bypass encrypted volumes.

Context from the thread:

  • As advised, back up data before wiping. As observed, offline password-reset utilities exist but are risky and will not help if encryption is present. 's point about Microsoft vs local accounts is important. Before attempting third-party utilities mentioned by , and , exhaust the non-destructive checks above and contact the laptop maker for recovery media if needed. If the machine is not owned by the poster, do not attempt any bypass.

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Member Avatar for rubberman

If you really cannot recall your password, then you may be SOL, especially considering the tighter security of these systems. My advice is to boot a Live Linux CD/USB/DVD drive (if the secure boot allows you to), copy your necessary data to a backup USB device, and then wipe/restore your system, with a password you can remember! To boot the live cd/usb/dvd drive, you may have to access the UEFI BIOS and disable secure boot first.

Member Avatar for gerbil

Not a user of W8.... but it seems that you have lost your system's password AND confused your Windows Live acount? Hmmm.. busy mind. Okay, I understand the Petter Nordahl-Hagen's Offline NT Password & Registry Editor
works with W8 to reset the password. You can then start the sys and enter a new password. Download the iso - it's free.
I should point out that if the laptop is not yours and you proceed to use this tool, then the original password will be removed [you will not be shown it] and the proper owner will know his machine has been hacked.

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Microsoft is really shady. They try and get use to use your microsoft account to login to the machine. This way they can sync all your data, blah blah blah. Anyhow it's a bunch of malarky. Below all of those options to use your microsoft account is an option to create a local account.

You can try pressing f8 at first boot and see if you can access the administrator account that way.

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You can have a try Windows Password Key as well.

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When I forgot my Toshiba Satelite Windows 8 admin password, the video tutorial helped me with step-by-step guide and login pc quickly!

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you may get help from here Video wil help you more to clear out

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another one link (SOLVED) HP LAPTOP
LINK HERE

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