Windows 10: How do I retrieve my password for my computer?

I have forgotten the password to log into my computer. How can I reset the password?

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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.

 

Can you retrieve the wifi password on the PC.

Hi,

To assist you better, I would like to know when you say ‘’retrieve the wifi password on the PC’’ are you trying to find the Wi-Fi password on the Computer? Please elaborate.

For now, you can try the below steps to see the Wi-Fi password. Follow the below steps.

• 
  Press Windows key + R, type ncpa.cpl and press
  Enter.
  
• 
  Right click on the Wi-Fi and select Status
  from the drop down.
  
• 
  Now click on Wireless Properties and click in the Security tab.
  
• 
  Now check on the box Show characters to see the password and click on
  OK.
  

Hope this helps. Let us know the result for further assistance.

Thanks.

 

Password retrieval

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.
  

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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

Cheers.