Windows 10: computer password

Discus and support computer password in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; When I got my computer the only time I had to put in my password was if it lost power or did a restart now every time I come back to my desk top I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by CathyMihalik, Nov 15, 2018.

  1. computer password


    When I got my computer the only time I had to put in my password was if it lost power or did a restart now every time I come back to my desk top I have to put in my pass word. How do I change this back to the way it was.

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    CathyMihalik, Nov 15, 2018
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  2. OK, Password problem...Mint

    Reset forgotten/lost main user password in Linux Mint - Linux Mint Community
    You can reset your password following the next steps:

    • Reboot your computer / Turn your computer on.
    • Hold down the Shift key at the start of the boot process to enable the GNU GRUB boot menu (if it does not show)
    • Press ESC at the GNU GRUB prompt.
    • Press e for edit.
    • Use the Arrow keys to highlight the line that begins with kernel and press the e key.
    • Go to the very end of the line and add rw init=/bin/bash
    • Press Enter and then press b to boot your system.
    • Your system will boot up to a passwordless root shell.
    • Type in passwd yourusername
    • Set your new password.
    • Restart your system.
     
    ChevyOwner, Nov 15, 2018
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  3. Namslas90 Win User
    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Nov 15, 2018
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  4. P4-630 Win User

    computer password

    How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

    • 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.
     
    P4-630, Nov 15, 2018
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