Windows 10: computer is locked due to me forgetting the old password. How can I get into my computer?

Cannot remember password to open old computer. How can I retrieve it?

:)

 

Locked computer can't rember password

You do not tell us what Operating System you are using.

This is all the information that is available from Microsoft:

"Windows 2000 Logon Passwords"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258289/en-us

"If a user password is lost, forgotten, or unknown, the only method to reset the password is for the administrator (or a user with administrative access) to log on and reset the password in Computer Management. There is no method in the Windows 2000 security
model to bypass, disable, or reset the password.

If the administrator password is lost, forgotten, or unknown, access to the computer may not be obtainable and the operating system may need to be reinstalled."

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

This is the Microsoft information for when you forget your XP Password.

"How to log on to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires"

Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

"What to do if you forget your Windows Vista password"

Windows help & learning

"If you forget the administrator password and don't have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you won't be able to reset the password. If there are no other user accounts on the computer, you won't be able to log on to
Windows and will need to re-install Windows."

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

"What to do if you forget your Windows Windows 7 password"

Windows help & learning

"If you forget the administrator password and don't have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you won't be able to reset the password. If there are no other user accounts on the computer, you won't be able to log on to
Windows and will need to re-install
Windows."

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

"What to do if you forget your Windows 8/8.1 password"

Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

f 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. For more info, go to the
  
  Reset your password webpage.
  
• If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
  

If you've tried these suggestions and still can't sign in:

• If you have Windows 8.1, you'll need to reinstall Windows.
  
• If you have Windows RT 8.1, you'll need to contact your PC manufacturer.
  
• 
  

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

"What to do if you forget your Windows 10 Password".

How to reset your Microsoft account password


Windows 10 PC

• On the sign-in screen, type your Microsoft account name if it's not displayed. If there are multiple accounts on the PC, choose the one to reset.
  
• Select I forgot my password below the password text box.
  
• On the Recover your account screen, type the characters displayed in the box below
  Enter the characters you see, then select Next.
  
• On the Verify your identity screen, choose to receive your security code either as a text or email message. If you choose text, type the last four digits of your phone number, and then select
  Send code. Learn more about security info and security codes.
  
• When you get the code as a text or email message on a separate device, enter it and then select
  Next.
• On the Reset your password screen, create a new password, and then select
  Next. This sets your new password. Select Next again to return to the sign-in screen.
  
• Sign in with your new Microsoft account password.

Get more help signing in to your Microsoft account

__________________________________________________________

Reset your Windows 10 local account password


If you don’t have a Microsoft account and forgot your local account password, you can’t recover it. Instead, you’ll need to reset your PC.

[*]
Warning: Following these steps will remove all of your data, programs, and settings.

• Start your PC and select the Power icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the lock screen.
  
• While holding down the Shift key, select Restart.
  
• On the Boot options menu, select Troubleshoot >Reset this PC >
  Remove everything.
  
• Your PC will restart and will reset itself.
  

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

Microsoft forbids any assistance being given in these Forums to help you bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten Passwords.

Here is the Microsoft Information outlining that Policy:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...olicy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41ad-9daa-6e6019c25d37

Cheers

 

I forget my computer password

Hello I forget my computer password

 

computer keeps locking up...

him your computer locks up.... check what your running and see if it affects it cause this shouldn't happen it could be your ram or your mouse but i'm just giving a suggestion