Windows 10: administrator password

Discus and support administrator password in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I had the blinking screen happening and tried using the self help to uninstall my display adapter and reinstall it. When i tried to start my desktop in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by richardwaltonTA, Oct 1, 2018.

  1. administrator password


    I had the blinking screen happening and tried using the self help to uninstall my display adapter and reinstall it. When i tried to start my desktop in safe mode in Win 10 it asked me or my password and kept saying it was incorrect. then it said you had to sign in as an administrator and not a user or domain name. I was stuck in limbo and couldn't do anything except reinstall windows and lost everything that was on my desktop. Now that windows is reinstalled how do I set it up so I am the administrator on my own home computer and be able to make changes. Also how do you contact Microsoft to set up pay support for home users? I never want to be in this situation again.

    :)
     
    richardwaltonTA, Oct 1, 2018
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  2. Win10 lost UAC (administrator)password

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you forgot the administrator account password and you are unable to login. We will help you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to log in to built in administrator account and create a new administrator account.

    Please try the steps given below and check if it helps.

    Step 1:


    • From the Lock screen, click on
      Power
      button.

    • Press and hold the Shift key from the Keyboard and Click on
      Restart and try to enter the Safe mode.
    Kindly try to start your computer in Safe mode from the Windows Recovery Environment. Follow the below step.

    Step 2:

    • After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot
      > Advanced options > Startup Settings >Restart.
    • After your PC restarts, select a startup setting as Safe Mode by pressing the corresponding number.
    Once you have entered into the Safe mode then, open Command Prompt and enable Built in Administrator.

    Step 3:

    Follow the below steps to enable Built in Administrator:


    • Open Command Prompt from
      Windows Recovery Environment
      .

    • Copy and paste the below command and press Enter.
    net user administrator /active:yes


    • Close the Command Prompt.

    • Try to login though Built in Administrator and change the earlier password or you can create new user account.
    Refer the below link to create the new Local user account.

    Create a local user account in Windows 10

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-my/windows-10/create-a-local-user-account-in-windows-10

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Oct 1, 2018
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    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, Oct 1, 2018
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  4. administrator password

    Forget hidden Administrator Account Password-Windows 10

    Thank you for providing the details. You can change the password of the hidden admin account by following the steps below.

    • Press Windows key and type "cmd".
    • Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
    • Type this command: net user "UserName" "NewPassword".

      Type "administrator" in the "Username" and type the password that you want in the
      "NewPassword".
    • Retype the password that you've created and close the Command Prompt.
    These steps are intended for local accounts. And since the hidden admin account is considered a local account, you can apply these steps.

    Let us know how that turned out for you.
     
    Dennis Mop, Oct 1, 2018
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