Windows 10: Current Windows Password? - Solution Found....

When setting up Windows on a new to you PC, you may come across the problem that when you try and add your Microsoft account to the default user, it asks for your current Windows password, then no matter what you do, it errors and won't let you proceed.This is because the default account set up in Windows has no current password!I've seen all sorts of answers about resetting this, recovering that, and reloading the other. I searched through all the answers on here which were useless, unfortunately, I cannot add this solution to them because the threads are all locked.All you have to do is go

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admin password?

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

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Upgrade to windows 10. Current password doesn t work

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Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused. I will assist you with this.

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• Are you logged in with a local account or Microsoft account?
• Have you tried typing the password with On-Screen keyboard?

I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: On-Screen Keyboard

You may use the accessibility options to pop open a on-screen keyboard and type the password from there to make sure you are typing the correct password.

If the issue persists,

Step 2:

If you see your email address listed there, it must be a Microsoft account. You will be able to reset the password and log in if your PC is connected to internet.

Refer,

I can't sign in to my Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

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How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

• 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.