Windows 10: I Forgot my Password

Discus and support I Forgot my Password in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; what do i do if the admin on my computer doesn't know his password ? [Original Title: help]... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by bominkim3, Apr 28, 2020.

  1. BOMINKIM3
    bominkim3 Win User

    I Forgot my Password


    what do i do if the admin on my computer doesn't know his password ?


    [Original Title: help]

    :)
     
    bominkim3, Apr 28, 2020
    #1
  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.

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

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Apr 28, 2020
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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, Apr 28, 2020
    #3
  4. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    I Forgot my Password

    Remon Ont, Apr 28, 2020
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