Windows 10: Local admin account password - Windows 10

Hi, my laptop suffers from occasional disk errors and I get into disk repair mode. I get asked for a password I assume admin and enter it successfully - job done? Not exactly, I can't figure out how to change this password as I can't see a password change option under account settings/ sign in options or using alt/ctrl/delete - there's only one account on this laptop, it's a personal one, and it's the admin account. Normal M/S access is via a PIN.


How do I change this old password?


Thanks.

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admin password?

You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

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How to reset a local account password from an admin account

Hi Chinkle,

This is Wil, one of the independent advisor and an expert with Windows 10.

I understand your concern with Changing a local account password from an admin account. Don't you worry because you have an expert here and I can definitely help you with that.

When changing a local account password, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel

2. Change View by to Small icons (upper right part of control panel)

3. Click on User Accounts

4. Click on Manage another account

5. On the list, choose the local account that you want to change the password.

6. Click on Change the password

7. Enter New Password (leave blank if you don't want to have a password for the account)

Repeat for other accounts.

Reference:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5239-change...

I hope my suggestions help you. If you need further assistance please do reply back and I will respond as quickly as possible. Have a nice day.

Thanks,

Wilfred P.

Independent Advisor

 

Locked Out of Admin Account

Hello Linda,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Are you using a Microsoft account or a local account?
   
2. Which version of Windows 10 you are using currently?
   
3. Is the other user account an admin account?
   

I suggest you to try using the on screen keyboard at the login page and check if you are able to login to the PC.

1. At the login screen click on the
   ease of access icon at the bottom right hand corner.
   
2. Click on the on screen keyboard to open it.
   
3. Type the password and try to login.
   

If you are using a Microsoft account, I suggest you to refer the article on

how to reset your Microsoft account password.



However, if you are using a local account, then I suggest you to refer the article on

reset your Windows 10 local account password.



Note: While performing these steps, there might be a risk of data loss. You may take a backup of the data before performing the steps.



Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator