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How do I unlock asus laptop without password as forgot password
Hi all, I locked myself out of my ASUS laptop and need help getting back in. I'm the device owner and forgot the login password. I tried a few tricks but unable to unlock the laptop, so hoping someo...
How to unlock Asus laptop without password? I'm glad to help you regain access to your ASUS VivoBook X512 without losing your files. Since you’ve forgotten your password and want a safe method, here are the most reliable and secure options as of 2025:
1. Use a Password Reset Disk or USB
- Check if you created a password reset disk/USB before forgetting your password.
- If yes, insert it and follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
2. Use Your Microsoft Account
- Since you have a local account, if your account was linked to a Microsoft account, you can unlock Asus laptop without password online:
Visit Microsoft Password Reset.
Follow the prompts to reset your password.
After resetting, use the new password to log in.
3. Use the Built-in Administrator Account
Sometimes, the built-in Administrator account is enabled:
- Boot into Safe Mode:
Power on and force shutdown 3 times to trigger recovery mode.
Navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
Press 4 to boot into Safe Mode. - Log in as Administrator (if available) and reset your user password via:
Control Panel > User Accounts > Change password.