Windows 10: Can't Reset my Local User Password

Discus and support Can't Reset my Local User Password in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I recently switched from signing in with my Microsoft account to a local user. I just set up a password when I did this. But now it says my password is... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by Maryah Rutherford, Feb 20, 2023.

  1. MARYAH RUTHERFORD
    Maryah Rutherford Win User

    Can't Reset my Local User Password


    I recently switched from signing in with my Microsoft account to a local user. I just set up a password when I did this. But now it says my password is incorrect. I can sign in still because I know my PIN, but have no way of resetting my password. When I sign out, and try to reset my password at the sign in screen, it doesn't give me the option to answer security questions, it just brings me to the password reset key screen which I don't have set up. Please help.

    :)
     
    Maryah Rutherford, Feb 20, 2023
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  2. P4-630
    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, Feb 20, 2023
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  3. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User
    Forgot Local Password

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and reset the password for the local account and check.


    • Login in to your Microsoft account.

    • Press Windows logo key + X key.

    • Select Computer Management.

    • Click on Local user and group.

    • In the right window pane, double click on user’s folder.

    • Right click on local user account and select set password and follow the on screen instructions.


    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Feb 20, 2023
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  4. SDOWNEY717
    sdowney717 Win User

    Can't Reset my Local User Password

    If I do a reset this PC, can I setup local user password network share

    I was wanting to share files on the LAN but it requires a password. If I do a reset, sign in with a PIN and my Microsoft account, how can I setup a local user password so that I can share files on the LAN?

    Lot of work just to do that one thing.

    Anyone have a step by step? There is apparently an unknown local password set and it can not be changed. I login with PIN on all my PC.
     
    sdowney717, Feb 20, 2023
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