Windows 10: forgot my password

Discus and support forgot my password in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; my secondery computer has my old email on it and i forgot the old password for it how do i reset the password on it i am locked out and cant get back... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by LeoLaliberte, Oct 2, 2020.

  1. LEOLALIBERTE
    LeoLaliberte Win User

    forgot my password


    my secondery computer has my old email on it and i forgot the old password for it

    how do i reset the password on it

    i am locked out and cant get back in because i no longer have the outlook email

    :)
     
    LeoLaliberte, Oct 2, 2020
    #1
  2. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    forgot password

    Hi Tom,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    • Are you using Microsoft account or local account for logging in the computer?
    I suggest you to follow steps from the below article “What to do if you forget your Windows password” and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-10

    You may also refer to the below article.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/account-reset-password-forgot-faq

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Oct 2, 2020
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  3. HIDDENSTUPID
    HiddenStupid Win User
    forgot password for account!!!!

    forgot password for account!!!!

    you know when you boot up your computer... and yeha i have more than one account and I forgot the password to one of them.

    is there anyway for me to get in to the account? or the account will be perminant lock if i dont remember password?

    xp home
     
    HiddenStupid, Oct 2, 2020
    #3
  4. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    forgot my password

    Remon Ont, Oct 2, 2020
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