Windows 10: I forgot my password to my PC

Discus and support I forgot my password to my PC in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; Hi all, I turned off my password prompt for every time I log into my PC about three years ago and now I cannot remember it. I need to back my PC up and... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by dylandylanDD, Feb 3, 2021.

  1. DYLANDYLANDD
    dylandylanDD Win User

    I forgot my password to my PC


    Hi all, I turned off my password prompt for every time I log into my PC about three years ago and now I cannot remember it. I need to back my PC up and do a hard reset because it just does not run as optimally as when I first got it. Unfortunately, can't do that without the password lol


    I heard somewhere that you can bypass this by registering a new user to sign into the pc with and change the password on that account. Is this still a valid way to do this in 2021? I do not want to go and register a new user and get shut out of my PC completely. If not, what options do I have to do this? This thing is driving me nuts, the lag and inconsistency is frustrating af and it's in dire need of some reset TLC. Please help!

    :)
     
    dylandylanDD, Feb 3, 2021
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  2. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    forgot password

    Hi Tom,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    • Are you using Microsoft account or local account for logging in the computer?
    I suggest you to follow steps from the below article “What to do if you forget your Windows password” and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-10

    You may also refer to the below article.

    You can't sign in to your Microsoft account

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Feb 3, 2021
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  3. HIDDENSTUPID
    HiddenStupid Win User
    forgot password for account!!!!

    forgot password for account!!!!

    you know when you boot up your computer... and yeha i have more than one account and I forgot the password to one of them.

    is there anyway for me to get in to the account? or the account will be perminant lock if i dont remember password?

    xp home
     
    HiddenStupid, Feb 3, 2021
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  4. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    I forgot my password to my PC

    Remon Ont, Feb 3, 2021
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