Windows 10: My Dell Desktop PC will not load Windows Windows 8 and Forgotten Admin password.

My Dell Desktop PC will not load Windows Windows 8 - I have tried all the in-built repair tools available - and have had some success but to perform additional repair steps it keeps asking me for the administrator password.Now I dont remember ever setting an admin password but it will not let me pass this step to perform a Refresh/Restore or even open a command prompt.It also will not let me boot from a USB device . I've tried several that contain backups and additional repair tools ex. Hirens Boot CD but it will not work. I desperately need this PC up and running again but the double wham

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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 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.

 

Windows 8. Forgotten Admin account password'

"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:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...olicy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41ad-9daa-6e6019c25d37

Cheers.