Windows 10: Forgotten User PAssword on old Windows 10 Laptop

I have an old Asus laptop and I have forgotten the Windows 10 User Password and would like to access my old files on this computer. The computer has no internet connection as my WiFi provider has changed since it was last used. Is there a safe method I can use to access this machine and the contents on the drive, thanks.

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FORGOTTEN PASSWORD To gain access to Laptop

This is an old thread, but you could try the steps done here: Forgotten Password!!

 

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“.

 

forgotten user password

have forgotten my user password for Windows 10