Windows 10: Can't remember my local account password

Discus and support Can't remember my local account password in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello!I can't remember my password for my local account. Luckily I put on AutoAdminLogOn when I got my computer, but when I want to change some... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Regnum_2, Aug 9, 2021.

  1. Regnum_2 Win User

    Can't remember my local account password


    Hello!I can't remember my password for my local account. Luckily I put on AutoAdminLogOn when I got my computer, but when I want to change some settings, I can't cause I don't remember my password. There suppose to be DefaultPassword stored in Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon but there isn't one. Please help!Thanks!

    :)
     
    Regnum_2, Aug 9, 2021
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  2. 7.62 Win User

    Email clients not remembering passwords

    Hi all

    A friends computer will not remember his gmail password. He used to use outlook, and seeing that I use thunderbird and it would be easier to troubleshoot I installed that for him. Now that was working for a few weeks, and now the same problem is occuring.

    We are 100% sure the password is correct, as we can access the email account through webmail, but the local clients will not remember the correct password. Of course the 'Remember password' button is checked, but still no good.

    It returns with incorrect password.

    Any suggestions?
     
    7.62, Aug 9, 2021
    #2
  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, Aug 9, 2021
    #3
  4. Can't remember my local account password

    Forgot Local account password

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.



    I understand the inconvenience caused to you as you do not remember the local account password, we will help you with this issue.



    Kindly let us know if you have Microsoft account on your computer.



    If so, I suggest you to log-in with the Microsoft account and change the password for the local account.

    Follow these steps:

    • Press Windows key, type Settings
      and press Enter.
    • Then click on Change PC settings.

      (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click
      Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
    • Tap Accounts, and then click Sign-in options.
    • Tap Change your password and follow the instructions.


    For reference: Passwords in Windows: FAQ

    (Applies to Windows 10 as well)





    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of the issue, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 9, 2021
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