Windows 10: I forgot my Admin password and now I can't access my data on my pc

I was going through some of my old stuff and I found my old windows 7 pc, I went to go login to it but I had it set to where I need my Admin password and I don't remember it. It my pc usless now or is there a way to fix it

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admin password?

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

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Forgot admin password

Hi,

Thank you for posing your response.

As you are in a state were your account is completely inaccessible, I suggest that you try to access in build admin account and check if you are able to access the desktop.

To access the in built administrator account follow the steps below

Step 1: Follow the steps to enable Built-in Administrator account:

• As you are stuck min Safe Mode, in the sign-in
  screen, press and hold shift key and click on the
  power icon. Here click on Restart and then Restart now.
• Type: net user administrator /active:yes (To enable Built –in Administrator account give the command Active: No).
• Then press ENTER.

Step 2: From Built-in Administrator account give Administrator rights to your user account:

• Press Windows Key + X key and click Control Panel.
• Click on User account.
• Click on Manage another account.
• Click on your user account.
• Click on reset the password.
• Restart the computer and check if you are able to login.

Note: Once done exist the build in admin account by typing the command
net user administrator /active:no

Hope this helps

 

I forgot my admin password

Hey Bro , This might Help.

Here’s a general guide:

1. Password Reset Disk (if available):
   
   • If you previously created a password reset disk, you can use it to reset your password. Insert the disk into your computer and follow the instructions.
     
2. Password Hint:
   
   • Sometimes, the password hint you set up can jog your memory. Check if the hint provides any clues.
     
3. Another Admin Account:
   
   • If there are other admin accounts on the PC, you can use those accounts to reset the password of the locked admin account.
     
4. Safe Mode:
   
   • You can try booting into Safe Mode. In some versions of Windows, you can access the built-in Administrator account in Safe Mode without a password. From there, you can change the password of your locked admin account.
     
5. Password Reset via Command Prompt:
   
   • If you have access to a standard user account, you can try resetting the password using Command Prompt:
     
     • Open Command Prompt as administrator (you may need to use a Windows installation disk or another accessible admin account to do this).
       
     • Type net user [username] [newpassword] and press Enter. Replace [username] with your locked admin account username and [newpassword] with the new password you want to set.
       
     • Restart your computer and log in with the new password.
       
6. Third-Party Password Reset Tools:
   
   • There are various third-party tools available that can help you reset your Windows password. These tools often require creating a bootable USB drive or CD from another computer.
     
7. Windows Installation/Recovery Disk:
   
   • You can use a Windows installation or recovery disk to access recovery options, where you might find an option to reset your password.
     

If none of these methods work, and your data is backed up or not critical, you may need to consider reinstalling Windows, which will erase all data on your PC. Always ensure you have backups of important data before attempting drastic measures like reinstalling the operating system.