Forgetting a password can happen to anyone. Failure to remember the login credentials to your laptop can be a frustrating experience. You may also be locked out from your Dell laptop, such as when a malicious software program changes your credentials. If you have found yourself in such situations, we offer solutions to your predicament. Below are four methods that show you how to bypass a password on a Dell laptop.
Method 1. Bypass Password on Dell Laptop with Windows Password Recovery Software (Windows 7/8/10)
The first method involves using a specialized tool known as PassFab 4WinKey. This advanced Windows password recovery software helps you bypass the password on a Dell laptop in Windows 7, 8, and 10 and on Windows Vista, XP, Server, and SBS. The tool essentially allows you to create a Windows bootable disc on another computer that you can then use to bypass the locked Dell laptop’s password.
To get started, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Download and Install PassFab 4Winkey on another computer.
Use a different Windows PC or Mac to download and install the tool.
Double-click the application icon on the Desktop to launch it.
Step 2: Create a Password Reset Disk
In the dialog box that appears on your screen, select the bootable media you want to use from the two options available; USB drive or CD/DVD.
Click Next to commence the process of creating a Windows bootable disc.
Once complete, eject the USB or CD/DVD.
Step 3: Bypass Windows Password
Go to the locked Dell laptop, insert the bootable disc, and restart the computer. The restart sequence begins, and the Dell logo is displayed. As soon as you see the logo, press F12 quickly and repeatedly to access the boot menu. In the Boot Device list, set the disc to take boot priority as shown below:
Save and exit the boot menu using the options shown above, and the Dell laptop will boot using the disc.
After a few seconds, you will see the 4WinKey interface. Select the Windows system, choose the account you want to operate, click the “Remove Account Password” radio button, and click Next.
The tool will work its magic and let you know once the process is complete. Eject the bootable media and click Reboot in the dialog screen to restart the Dell laptop.
That is how to bypass a password on a Dell Inspiron. Once you restart the computer, you can log in without a password. If you want to create a new password for the account, just go to Windows settings.
Method 2. Bypass Password on Dell Laptop Windows 8/8.1/10 with Microsoft Account
This method only works if you use your Microsoft account to log into the Dell laptop and you have forgotten or lost the Microsoft account password. However, if you use a local computer account created specifically for the laptop, you need a Windows password reset disc, as described in method one above.
To use this method to bypass the lock screen on a Dell laptop, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Click “Forgot my password” on the lock screen
If there is more than one account on the Dell laptop, ensure you select the correct account.
Step 2: Enter the Captcha
Solve the captcha to prove that you are human and click Next.
Step 3: Choose the Recovery Email
Select the recovery email and solve the hidden email challenge.
Click Send Code.
Step 4: Verify Your Identity
Use your phone or another computer to check your email for the code.
Enter the code in the section provided to verify your identity.
Step 5: Enter a New Password
On the next screen, enter a new password and click Next.
Click Next again to go back to the Windows sign-in screen.
That is how to bypass the lock screen on a Dell laptop. If the new password fails to work initially, simply restart the computer and log in again.
Method 3. Bypass Password on Dell Laptop Windows 7 by Using Safe Mode
After installing Windows 7 on a Dell laptop, a built-in administrator account with a blank password and disabled by default is created. This admin account is only accessible using Windows safe mode.
Follow the steps below to use this method to get past the password on a Dell laptop.
Step 1: Activate Safe Mode
To activate safe mode on a Dell laptop, restart it and press F8 to enter the “Advanced Boot Options.”
Scroll down and select the “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” option.
Step 2: Log in to the Administrator Account
On the Windows 7 lock screen, you will see the Administrator account and all the local accounts displayed. Click on the Administrator account to log in without a password.
Step 3: Reset Dell Laptop Windows 7 Password
The command screen opens. In this screen, type net user
as shown below and press Enter.
All the accounts display. Identify the local account that you would like to bypass the password, and then type net user {username} {password}
where “username” is the account name and “password” is the new password you would like to set. For example, net user OSstuff 123
. Press Enter.
If the operation is successful, you will get a message stating, “The command completed successfully.”
Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del buttons simultaneously, then click the Shutdown button to restart the Dell laptop. Once it restarts, log in to your account with the password you created above.
Method 4. Bypass Password on Dell Laptop Windows 8/8.1/10 by Factory Reset
This final method refers to a situation where you are logged out and locked out by not knowing or forgetting the password. Where none of the methods outlined above works, you have to factory reset your Dell laptop.
To bypass the administrator password on a Dell laptop using the factory reset method, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Boot into Advanced Options
On the login screen, click the Power icon at the bottom right-hand corner.
Next, press and hold the Shift key while simultaneously clicking the Restart button.
Step 2: Troubleshoot
When the laptop boots into Advanced options, click Troubleshoot.
Step 3: Factory Reset the Dell Laptop
In the next window, click “Reset your PC.”
When presented with the option to keep your files or delete everything, choose “Remove everything.” This forces the Windows Recovery Environment to delete and format all partitions and install a fresh Windows copy.
Click Next. The laptop will begin performing a factory reset.
When your Dell laptop restarts, it will be in its original state when you purchased it.
Conclusion
There you have it, four methods showing you how to bypass the password on a Dell laptop in all Windows versions. The first method is the most effective and is guaranteed to provide you with the best results.