Windows 10: Help resetting a computer without admin password

Discus and support Help resetting a computer without admin password in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello. To not take up to much of your time, I will cut to the chase.I received a PC from my father a while back, but it was a used computer. And... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Hunterbradford, May 9, 2022.

  1. HUNTERBRADFORD
    Hunterbradford Win User

    Help resetting a computer without admin password


    Hello. To not take up to much of your time, I will cut to the chase.I received a PC from my father a while back, but it was a used computer. And whoever owned it previously, didn't factory reset it. And my dad not being the most tech savvy guy around, didn't think to check. So basically I've been stuck with a very limited access and permission computer for quite some time and I need some help finally factory resetting this thing and using it without constant admin password pop-ups. Something i should mention. Im not gonna sit here and act like a professional. Im decently tech savvy, but decent

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    Hunterbradford, May 9, 2022
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  2. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User

    admin password?

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

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, May 9, 2022
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  3. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User
    How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

    Change or reset your Windows password

    • 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.
     
    P4-630, May 9, 2022
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  4. FLASHH4
    flashh4 Win User

    Help resetting a computer without admin password

    Reset lost Admin Password

    Got this message from my niece & thought i would help her with you guys knowledge of fixing her problem !!

    Help her out guys with any suggestions ??
    Thanks
    Chuck
     
    flashh4, May 9, 2022
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