Windows 10: Is there a way to reset the System Password to access UEFI Firmware Settings?

I am on a Legion 5-15IMH05H Lenovo - Type 81Y6 laptop with Windows 11. I installed Valorant because a few of my friends play it and Riot Vanguard tells me that Vanguard requires a secure boot to play. I press the windows key and searched msinfo32 to check my BIOS mode and Secure Boot State as seen below. I checked a few guides and they said to go into the settings and go to Recovery and then Advanced Start Up. From here I went to Troubleshoot>Advanced Options>UEFI Firmware Settings>Restart. Then it asks me to put in the System Password. I do not remember setting a password and

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Is there a way to reset the System Password to access UEFI Firmware Settings?

I am on a Legion 5-15IMH05H (Lenovo) - Type 81Y6 laptop with Windows 11. I installed Valorant because a few of my friends play it and Riot Vanguard tells me that Vanguard requires a secure boot to play. I press the windows key and searched msinfo32 to check my BIOS mode and Secure Boot State as seen below. I checked a few guides and they said to go into the settings and go to Recovery and then Advanced Start Up. From here I went to Troubleshoot>Advanced Options>UEFI Firmware Settings>Restart. Then it asks me to put in the System Password. I do not remember setting a password and I also do not have the package anymore if that would be in the instruction manual. If there is any way that I am able to reset this system password or even find out what it is, any and all help would be appreciated. Let me know if there is any more information I can give.

 

Is there a way to reset the System Password to access UEFI Firmware Settings?

Hi Argentum

This is Tamal trying to assist you with the issue

First of all, you should turn off Bit locker encryption if enabled.

Lenovo discourages reseting BIOS password. still generic way is removing all sources of power from the laptop (AC adapter & battery) then open its back cover, look for a BIOS reset header & reset it or take out connector for the CMOS battery & leave it for at least half an hour. If the password is set on volatile RAM then it should be reset by now. reconnect CMOS battery, close cover, reconnect Battery, connect AC power and now your System password should be reset. If the password is set on NVRAM then nothing can be done to reset it & probably you will need to contact some unethical (from Lenovo point of view) PC service personnel/Service center who might be able to crack the security.

 

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Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

• If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
  • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
  • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
  • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.