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Locked out of my Laptop

Hi

I have forgotten my password to get into my laptop.  I made the mistake of changing it before going on holiday, now I'm back I can't get in.  Last night, laptop tells me too many attempts and to try again tomorrow.  Waited till tonight, and I'm still getting the exact same message of too many attempts and 'try again tomorrow'.

I really need to access my work - is there anyway I can bypass the password?

Many thanks
Terrysdelight

  

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  • J_B
    J_B Posts: 6,878 Forumite
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    It's never happened to me as I don't have a password, but nobody likes a smartar5e!!! 😉
    I have however heard that there are several options on google as to how to win your battle.
  • Terrysdelight
    Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    I'm in!!   Remembered my password!
  • mobileron
    mobileron Posts: 1,218 Forumite
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    Now write it down somewhere safe.
  • Terrysdelight
    Terrysdelight Posts: 1,202 Forumite
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    mobileron said:
    Now write it down somewhere safe.
    Thank you - I have :-)
  • Neil49
    Neil49 Posts: 3,414 Forumite
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    mobileron said:
    Now write it down somewhere safe.
    How about using an online password manager program? 

    On second thoughts!!! 
  • IvanOpinion
    IvanOpinion Posts: 22,136 Forumite
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    Le_Kirk said:
    I changed my password to incorrect so whenever I forget, my computer reminds me "your password is incorrect."
    The wife said 'I was incorrect' during a moment of passion ... I had to clarify if that was one word or two.
    I don't care about your first world problems; I have enough of my own!
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