Windows 10: Account Password Change Help

Discus and support Account Password Change Help in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I bought my Windows key with my wife's student email and the Microsoft account is linked to this email. The pin to log into Windows stopped working and... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Anthony Campitelli, Sep 13, 2021.

  1. Account Password Change Help


    I bought my Windows key with my wife's student email and the Microsoft account is linked to this email. The pin to log into Windows stopped working and neither of us remembers the password. When attempting to change the password, the email listed to send the reset code to is not one that my wife has ever used, and she does not remember enough of the answers to the questions on the recovery form to recover the account. Also, to complicate matters further, she has graduated now and can no longer access her student email that was used originally to buy the windows key.What can I do to get logg

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    Anthony Campitelli, Sep 13, 2021
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  2. account password change

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your response.

    Before we proceed, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

    1. Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed in your computer?

    2. Are you using a Microsoft Account to log into your computer?

    To open System Properties and check the version of Windows, follow the steps below:

    1. Open Run Command (Windows button+R).

    2. In the dialog box type control system and hit enter.

    If you are using a Microsoft Account to log into your system and you are unable to change the password, then I would suggest that you sign in online and change your password. Follow the steps below to do so.

    • 1. Click on the link below to open the Microsoft site, and then select
      Security & privacy.
    Microsoft account | Sign In or Create Your Account Today – Microsoft

    • Select Change password.

    • Enter your current password, then the new password you want, then enter the new password again.

    • Select Save.
    Hope this information helps.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Sep 13, 2021
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  3. Yaqub K Win User
    Local Account password changed to Online Account Password

    Hi,

    I suggest you to follow the steps on how to switch from Microsoft account to Local account:

    • Click on search in taskbar and type account.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Local account instead.
    • Enter your Microsoft account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
    • Enter User name credentials for your the Local account and click OK.
    • Now, login to Local account.
    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Sep 13, 2021
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  4. Account Password Change Help

    Changing Account Password

    Hello,

    In order for us to assist you in a better way, kindly answer the below questions:

    • Are you referring to Microsoft account or Local account?
    • If it's a Microsoft account, did you follow the steps provided in this
      article
      ?

    We look forward to your reply.
     
    Michelle Vil, Sep 13, 2021
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