Windows 10: Inherited my dad's computer

Discus and support Inherited my dad's computer in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; Hi, I inherited my dad's desktop. I do not know his Microsoft account password. I need to reinstall Windows 10. Is this possible without his... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by SusanSwenson, Apr 16, 2020.

  1. SUSANSWENSON
    SusanSwenson Win User

    Inherited my dad's computer


    Hi,

    I inherited my dad's desktop. I do not know his Microsoft account password. I need to reinstall Windows 10. Is this possible without his password?

    :)
     
    SusanSwenson, Apr 16, 2020
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  2. JEREHUGGINS
    JereHuggins Win User

    Inherited computer

    my brother’s old computer is plugged in and aparantly

    working. It lists his name as owner and asks for a password. I have used this computer before at his house and the password was “shooter” but now that does not work. Any suggestions on how to make this computer my own?
     
    JereHuggins, Apr 16, 2020
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  3. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User
    Inherit permission from the parent folder in Windows Server 2012R2

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that you want the child folder to inherit the permissions from the parent folder. You can try the following steps and check if that helps:

    1. Right click on the folder to which you want to provide permission.
    2. Click on Security tab.
    3. Click on Advanced.
    4. Click on Enable Inheritance and.
    5. Click on Apply and OK.

    If that doesn’t help, as you are using Windows Server 2012R2, I would suggest you to post your query in
    TechNet forums, where we have support professionals who
    are well equipped with the knowledge on Windows Server.

    Hope it helps.

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Apr 16, 2020
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  4. AUDITUNER
    AudiTuner Win User

    Inherited my dad's computer

    [WTB][US]   New Computer for Dad

    EDIT: Found a computer and picked it up today thanks to Kantastic! *Smile Inherited my dad's computer :)


    I'm visiting my family in Florida in the next few weeks and would love to surprise my step-Dad with a new computer. What he has right now is very old and outdated (think 64MB of DDR memory)! *Eek! Inherited my dad's computer :eek:

    My step-Dad is a musician and I'd like to find him a computer for music recording and editing.

    The specs aren't set in stone, but ideally I think I'd like to get him a computer with the following:
    - Newer dual/quad core CPU
    - 500GB HDD
    - 4GB RAM (DDR3 if possible)
    - CD/DVD Burner

    This is going to be a gift so I'd like to try to keep the price down if possible.

    All of his peripherals are outdated as well so if you could spare an extra keyboard, mouse, etc. that would be much appreciated but of course not required.

    Let me know what you guys have, please help me help him out - he's a really good guy. *Smile Inherited my dad's computer :)
     
    AudiTuner, Apr 16, 2020
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