Windows 10: Forgotten password--not the administrator account

Discus and support Forgotten password--not the administrator account in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I am the administrator. I set up an account for my wife. She forgot her password and can't answer the security questions and does not have a password... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Jambe, Mar 28, 2020.

  1. Jambe Win User

    Forgotten password--not the administrator account


    I am the administrator. I set up an account for my wife. She forgot her password and can't answer the security questions and does not have a password reset disk. (I am signed in.)

    Windows Pro 1903

    What can I do to get her back on line?

    :)
     
    Jambe, Mar 28, 2020
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  2. 016016016 Win User

    Administrator forgotten password to account

    My account is a standard user not administrator. The administrator has forgotten his password. I can't make an admin account without the administrator password
     
    016016016, Mar 28, 2020
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  3. Administrator forgotten password to account

    Hi,

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

    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:

    Keeping Passwords Secure- Microsoft Policy on Getting Around Passwords

    ________________________________________

    Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwords

    Technical support policy for lost or forgotten passwords - Microsoft 365 Security

    Cheers.
     
    Bill Smithers, Mar 28, 2020
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  4. Forgotten password--not the administrator account

    Forgotten Password!!

    Thanks, Brink!

    Was successful in changing the password on the person's local account. But leaving the 2 accounts showing on the login screen will be very confusing for the 82 yr old person owning the laptop..

    As suggested, I signed in to the built-in Administrator account, and now both accounts are local account and Administrator?? Did I do something wrong?

    Is this way to stop the built-in Administrator account from showing on the login screen:


    1. Hold the Windows Key while pressing “R” to bring up the Windows Run dialog box.
    2. Type: net user administrator /active:no
    3. Press “Enter“.
     
    cottonball, Mar 28, 2020
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