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January 18th, 2025 14:00

Forgot Login Password

Hello Dell community, i am relatively new here. I just came to the community for help with my computer. I set my laptop login password (local) but I forgot it. I don't want to reset it since resetting the passwords removes the files as well. 

All i want to know is, if there is a requirement of a strong password for laptop login password since I can't remember whether my password contains capital letters or special characters. This would reduce the scope for typing in the possible passwords. 

Thank you!!

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January 18th, 2025 17:32

If you are asking about the system/BIOS password then you will have to contact Dell tech support and they will help you access the system. But there is a charge for an out of warranty laptop. If in regards to the Windows password then there is a free program from Lazesoft available here. That would be Recover My Password and it works like a charm, as I have used it before with great results.

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January 19th, 2025 11:38

@JOcean​ thank you for your answer. To clarify my first question, it is about laptop login password when I open my laptop and got to the login stage. Please excuse my lack of technical jargons since I am not familiar with computer and IT. I was asking whether the laptop login password on dell login page as a security (not BIOS or admin passwords) requires to have a mix of capital letters and special characters. Would you know anything regarding to this? Since just knowing this would reduce the scope of possible password combo which i have forgotten. 

Thank you about the suggestion of using Lazesoft software. I looked into it and found that it mentions about BIOS password recovery. Would it also work for laptop login password recovery?

Thanks!

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January 19th, 2025 14:45

@Kaminay​ I have used Lazesoft only for Windows password recovery and never for BIOS passwords. It is very easy to use and with it you can delete passwords, access Windows, and create a new password.

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March 11th, 2025 01:37

Lazesoft can be used for bios password?

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March 11th, 2025 02:29

@Aronno​ No, that program is for Windows password recovery. If you do not know the BIOS password for a Dell laptop then you must contact Dell tech support and they can assist you. If the laptop is out of warranty there will be a charge. 

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