Windows 10: 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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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.

 

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.

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Program to reset/delete/rename forgotten windows login password??? HELP

Don't know if this is any good:
Windows 7 Password Reset & Recovery - Free Tool