Windows 10: Change password from within Windows

Discus and support Change password from within Windows in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,Been using biometric to login into Windows 10 for quite some times. I now need my W10 password but I don't remember it. So I guess I need to reset... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jon Anderson 1, May 1, 2022.

  1. Change password from within Windows


    Hi,Been using biometric to login into Windows 10 for quite some times. I now need my W10 password but I don't remember it. So I guess I need to reset it.Tried going to Setting / Sign in Options / Password / Change but the first step is to input my Current password with no option to use biometrics.

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    Jon Anderson 1, May 1, 2022
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  2. Trouble Changing Wi-Fi Password


    I've been following the following steps to change my Wi-Fi password for some time:

    1. Launch Control Panel.
    2. Click "Network and Internet."
    3. Click "Network and Sharing Center."
    4. Click "Wi-Fi...."
    5. Click "Wireless Properties."
    6. Click the Security tab.
    7. Check "Show characters."
    8. Enter the password in "Network security key."
    Those steps have been working just fine, but today I discovered a new wrinkle. If I change the password inside the router first, "Wi-Fi..." doesn't appear in step 4. This isn't much of a problem at home, because I can just change the password in Control Panel before I change it inside the router, but it would be a problem at a public hotspot, or something of that nature. I also tested Brink's instructions in "How to Connect To a Wireless Network in Windows 10," but they don't work for me either. How can I fix this?
     
    gregyurkon, May 1, 2022
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  3. Namslas90 Win User
    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, May 1, 2022
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  4. Tenforo Active Member

    Change password from within Windows

    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.
    https://account.microsoft.com/about

    • 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.
     
    Tenforo, May 1, 2022
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