Windows 10: How to bypass the password login on Win 10?

Hi! I have an old PC at my old house, which I haven't used for 3 years. I have tried many passwords that I could think of even the hint didn't help, but it didn't work. The account is the administrator, so it won't allow me to modify it in any way. I have tried a method related to this, but I cannot find the PasswordLess folder in regedit. What can I do? I do not wish to clean up my PC and lose everything as I wanted to login to see the files

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Bypassing Win 10 login PIN/password from startup

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Bypassing Win 10 login PIN/password from startup

I inherited a laptop running Win 10 (64 bit) with a single User Admin account, for which I have no information on how to get into it. All the online suggestions I have come across start from already being into the system, (e.g. Win+R, regedit, etc.). Even forced restarting to get to the Automatic Recovery screen only takes me as far as the User Name, and then prompting for a password which I don't have.

As a pensioner I am asking for baby steps guidance past this issue, please.

Regards,

Miles



Reply received from Douglas R. of *** Email address is removed for privacy ***:

• This option shows me how to obtain the Windows Media Creation Tool ()
  
• The next two options (shown below) ALSO show me how to get/use the Windows Media Creation Tool
  
• None of these options address the question I posed: how to get into a laptop for which I have no password.
  
• I have copied above my original question for reference. I will now try to restate the issue I need help with, as follows:
  
  • I inherited a laptop from its original owner
    
  • It is a Windows 10 (64 bit) system with a single User/Administrator account.
    
  • For clarity let’s call it “User Name”
    
  • Neither the original buyer nor I have a PIN or a password to be able to get into it
    
  • When powering up I am asked for a PIN or a password, which I do not have.
    
  • All attempts to get around this obstacle end up back at the “User Name” and prompting for a password, like an endless circular reference.
    
  • I need to know if there is any way to get around this obstacle FROM A STARTUP POSITION. Solutions so far offered only work if you are already in the laptop, not just trying to get in.
    
  • Is it possible to fix this?
    
  • I am willing to start from scratch by formatting the HDD and reinstalling the OS, if only I can access the machine.
    
• Please advise.
  

 

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