Windows 10: Microsoft Password vs Windows Password

Discus and support Microsoft Password vs Windows Password in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I am trying to sign in on another Win 10 PC under Settings>Accounts. It shows I have a local account and I chose the option to sign in with my MS... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by JeffA Warner, Jan 12, 2020.

  1. Microsoft Password vs Windows Password


    I am trying to sign in on another Win 10 PC under Settings>Accounts. It shows I have a local account and I chose the option to sign in with my MS password, which I use for all things Microsoft. Hence, I entered my username/password MS and the dialog box asked me to sign into my computer using my MS account. It then says it needs my Windows password one more time. I assumed it to be the same as my MS password, but it came up incorrect. I didn't even know that I had a Windows password. How do I get over this hurdle? I do not wish to change my MS password if at all possible.

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    JeffA Warner, Jan 12, 2020
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  2. P4-630 Win User

    How to reset Windwos 8 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. ...
      • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
     
    P4-630, Jan 12, 2020
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  3. Namslas90 Win User
    admin password?

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

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    Namslas90, Jan 12, 2020
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    Password issue

    After going through the steps to make a new password, after a week or two, my login credentials are no longer valid. I'm forced to make a new password all over again. It seems to happen if I don't login in a certain period of time. Does our passwords expire???
     
    GoFigureItOut, Jan 12, 2020
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