Windows 10: I have forgotten my Windows 10 administrator password.

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  1. ozhawk1 Win User

    I have forgotten my Windows 10 administrator password.


    Can someone please help me with this? I haven't had to use my administrator password for many years and am totally lost on how to fix or change/reset this password. I no longer have a recovery disk. Windows Version 22h2. HP laptop.

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  2. Administration password forgotten

    They never posted an answer.

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    Try leaving it blank.

    Or:

    "What to do if you forget your Windows 8/8.1 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. For more info, go to the

      Reset your password
      webpage.
    • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
    If you've tried these suggestions and still can't sign in:

    • If you have Windows 8.1, you'll need to reinstall Windows.
    • If you have Windows RT 8.1, you'll need to contact your PC manufacturer.
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    Microsoft forbids any assistance being given in these Forums to help you bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten Passwords.

    Here is the Microsoft Information outlining that Policy:

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    Cheers.
     
    Bill Smithers, Jun 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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    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.
     
  4. I have forgotten my Windows 10 administrator password.

    Administrator forgotten password to account

    Hi,

    "What to do if you forget your Windows 8/8.1 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. For more info, go to the

      Reset your password
      webpage.
    • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
    If you've tried these suggestions and still can't sign in:

    • If you have Windows 8.1, you'll need to reinstall Windows.
    • If you have Windows RT 8.1, you'll need to contact your PC manufacturer.
    @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

    Microsoft forbids any assistance being given in these Forums to help you bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten Passwords.

    Here is the Microsoft Information outlining that Policy:

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    Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwords

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/189126#bookmark-third

    Cheers.
     
    Bill Smithers, Jun 2, 2025 at 8:34 AM
    #4
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