Windows 10: How to log into a computer with a password you don't know?

Hello, my boyfriend passed away in March and I've been trying to gain access to him computer. I don't know any of the information. His computer is 10x better than mine and would love to use it, he has games I wanna try and things. How can I gain access when I can't get any of his info. I think he has windows 11

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I know the password, but refuse to log me in.

Hi Suzette,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to perform Safe Mode with Networking and check if you’re able to login using your Microsoft account.

Method 1: Safe mode.

Please follow below steps:

• • 
    Click on power button at left bottom corner, press and hold
    Shift key and click on Restart.
    
  • 
    Click on Troubleshoot.
    
  • 
    Click on Advanced options.
    
  • 
    Click on Startup Settings.
    
  • 
    Click on Restart.
    
  • 
    Login to Microsoft Account and create a new administrator account.
    

If you’re not able to login using Microsoft account then refer to below steps and check if it helps.

Method 2:
Activate Inbuilt Administrator Account.

Follow the below steps:

• • 
    Click on power button at left bottom corner, press and hold
    Shift key and click on Restart.
    
  • 
    Click on Troubleshoot.
    
  • 
    Click on Advanced options.
    
  • 
    Click on Command Prompt and enter following command.
    
    net user Administrator /active:yes
    

Now reboot your system and login to inbuilt admin account and try to reset password for other account. Once you reset password login to other account and to deactivate inbuilt admin account enter following command in elevated command prompt.

net user Administrator /active:no

If the issue persists, Start Windows automatically by following below steps.

• Press Windows key + r to enter run command window.
• netplwiz and Press the ENTER key.(This command will load the
  Advanced User Accounts Control Panel applet)
  
• In the Users tab,
  uncheck the box next to Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer
• Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the
  User Accounts window.
• When the Automatically Log On dialog box appears, enter the
  user name you wish to automatically login to Windows. Then enter your
  account password in the two fields where it's asked and click the
  OK button.
• Click OK on the User Accounts
  Window to complete the process.

From now on, when your PC starts up, Windows will log on automatically.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.

Thanks.

 

Upgrade to windows 10. Current password doesn t work

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused. I will assist you with this.

Please let us know

• Are you logged in with a local account or Microsoft account?
• Have you tried typing the password with On-Screen keyboard?

I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: On-Screen Keyboard

You may use the accessibility options to pop open a on-screen keyboard and type the password from there to make sure you are typing the correct password.

If the issue persists,

Step 2:

If you see your email address listed there, it must be a Microsoft account. You will be able to reset the password and log in if your PC is connected to internet.

Refer,

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/account-reset-password-forgot-faq

Hope this information was helpful.

 

I can't get text messages. & Also don`t change my account password

Dear Sir,

I can't get text messages for a verification code & also don`t know about recovery code. & Also don`t Change my account password please guide us.

Thanking & Regards

m.Sameem