Windows 10: I cannot reset my password

I tried to reset my password on one of my accounts because it was locked due to the account having "too many attempts" even though I haven't touched the email in a long time. When I reset the password to get rid of the lock on my account it said the same thing about too many attempts. Then I reset it again, and again and again, and the ban would not lift. I tried resetting the password with the codes, with an alternative email, i went through the "account recovery" steps, i tried to contact microsoft directly. at this point I don't even remember how many passwords this email has been through b

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How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

Change or Reset Your Password in Windows - Microsoft Support

• 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.

 

admin password?

You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

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How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

I will assume that these devices belong to you.

step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

Break command list: Break Commands

Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".