Windows 10: Is there a way to get my current Microsft password that I've forgotten without changing it?

Hi there. I've developed a problem with my laptop since a screen change, and cannot launch windows 10- I get the BSOD, and nothing on the troubleshooting page works. I think I need a whole new Windows install, but that is also not working either. Sadly, I have forgotten my Microsoft password, as I used my PIN exlusively for over a year so can't even get to the command prompt. If I reset my password via the web, the local version on my laptop won't pick up the change as Windows doesn't boot up.Is there a way I can get my current Microsoft Password without changing it so I can at least explor

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Old account with forgotten password, want to change device account to current account

Reinstall the operating system.

"What to do if you forget your Windows 8/8.1 password"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

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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Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwords

Technical support policy for lost or forgotten passwords - Windows Security

Cheers.

 

Changing forgotten/lost administrator password

Hi,

"What to do if you forget your Windows 8/8.1 password"

Change or reset your Windows password - 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:

Redirecting

________________________________________

Microsoft policy about lost or forgotten passwords

Technical support policy for lost or forgotten passwords - Windows Security

Cheers.

 

FORGOTTEN PASSWORD To gain access to Laptop

This is an old thread, but you could try the steps done here: Forgotten Password!!