Windows 10: How do I reset my Windows 10 login password if I've forgotten the original?

Discus and support How do I reset my Windows 10 login password if I've forgotten the original? in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I recently set up a new laptop and typically sign into the device with Windows Hello facial recognition. The other options are to use my PIN number or... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by RiffRichards, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. How do I reset my Windows 10 login password if I've forgotten the original?


    I recently set up a new laptop and typically sign into the device with Windows Hello facial recognition. The other options are to use my PIN number or password. The PIN works but I evidently screwed up somewhere when I copied/saved my intended password and now I can't log in using it. When I try to reset it, the system asks for my original PW which, again, I do not have, and I was unaware that I needed to set up a PW recovery disc/USB drive so that did not happen. I realize that I can just forgo the PW option in favour of the other two methods but I'd like to have it as well. What is the workaround? Thanks!

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    RiffRichards, Nov 25, 2018
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  2. P4-630 Win User

    How to reset Windwos 8 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. ...
      • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
     
    P4-630, Nov 25, 2018
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  3. Melvis Win User
    Program to reset/delete/rename forgotten windows login password??? HELP

    Ok guys i need your help. I have a laptop here that has a password on it but they lady has forgotten it.

    Now ive tried a few different programs to reset or remove the password but with no luck, they all say trail version and you need to pay if you want it to full work ARGH.

    Does any one know of one that is free and works great?

    Its for Windows 7 by the way.

    Just looking for a program that i can use on a CD or USB drive to reset/delete/rename etc the password on this lappy so i can give it back to her asap.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Melvis, Nov 25, 2018
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  4. How do I reset my Windows 10 login password if I've forgotten the original?

    scaminatrix, Nov 25, 2018
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