Windows 10: Assistance with forgetting your windows 10 password! Local Account.

Discus and support Assistance with forgetting your windows 10 password! Local Account. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; So i cant remember my password and i do not have a Microsoft account tied to my pc. I dont have any other pcs i can use to help. Any clues on what I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by INEEDHELP________, Aug 28, 2020.

  1. Assistance with forgetting your windows 10 password! Local Account.


    So i cant remember my password and i do not have a Microsoft account tied to my pc.

    I dont have any other pcs i can use to help.

    Any clues on what I should do?

    I don't want to wipe the pc?? So any clue on how i could get in without clearing my core files.

    :)
     
    INEEDHELP________, Aug 28, 2020
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  2. 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, Aug 28, 2020
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  3. P4-630 Win User
    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, Aug 28, 2020
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  4. Assistance with forgetting your windows 10 password! Local Account.

    forgot password

    Hi Tom,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    • Are you using Microsoft account or local account for logging in the computer?
    I suggest you to follow steps from the below article “What to do if you forget your Windows password” and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-10

    You may also refer to the below article.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/account-reset-password-forgot-faq

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Aug 28, 2020
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