Windows 10: I’m trapped on Automatic Repair because I forgot my password, help

So, for the past couple days, when I unlock my laptop A thinkpad T470, what happens is that I get the Windows 10 BSOD, my laptop restarts, says “Preparing Automatic Repair” and enters a screen to put in your account password. The issue is i forgot my password, and I cannot find any way to bypass this screen and enter my laptop properly. Could anyone help me find a solution?Reminders:I am using a ThinkPad T470,Windows 10 version 20H2 I believe my laptop also has an issue with updating without “reversing changes”I am the only user of my laptop, but i do have a secondary computer if needed

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I’m trapped on Automatic Repair because I forgot my password, help

So, for the past couple days, when I unlock my laptop (A thinkpad T470), what happens is that I get the Windows 10 BSOD, my laptop restarts, says “Preparing Automatic Repair” and enters a screen to put in your account password. The issue is i forgot my password, and I cannot find any way to bypass this screen and enter my laptop properly. Could anyone help me find a solution?

Reminders:

I am using a ThinkPad T470,

Windows 10 version 20H2 I believe (my laptop also has an issue with updating without “reversing changes”)

I am the only user of my laptop, but i do have a secondary computer if needed

 

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.

Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

You may also refer to the below article.

I can't sign in to my Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Forgot Password

Hi Cameron,

There are some possible troubleshooting steps you can follow to be able to log in to your account. To assist you regarding the issue, we suggest that you check the steps and information provided on the links below.

support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/189126

account-reset-password-forgot-faq

Let us know how it goes.