Windows 10: My new PC needs a password. Why?

Discus and support My new PC needs a password. Why? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I just got a Windows 10 Home PC and it says that I need a current windows password when I try to sign into my Microsoft account. I have game pass for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MatthewVernon1, Aug 4, 2020.

  1. MATTHEWVERNON1
    MatthewVernon1 Win User

    My new PC needs a password. Why?


    I just got a Windows 10 Home PC and it says that I need a current windows password when I try to sign into my Microsoft account. I have game pass for PC and I'm trying to get my data transferred over from console, but every time I put in my email and password, it asks for a current windows password. I have no way to contact the seller as he has blocked communications with me for some odd reason. If anyone has a simple, but descriptive explanation, or solution, then please let me know. Thank you.

    :)
     
    MatthewVernon1, Aug 4, 2020
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  2. GOFIGUREITOUT
    GoFigureItOut Win User

    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    After going through the steps to make a new password, after a week or two, my login credentials are no longer valid.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, Aug 4, 2020
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  3. ALILPUP13
    alilpup13 Win User
    need help getting into my hp envy password and it won't let

    I need help getting into a hp envy sleekbook as I forgot my password and I can't access my computer. .and suggestions
     
    alilpup13, Aug 4, 2020
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  4. WERNERCD
    WernerCD Win User

    My new PC needs a password. Why?

    Hacker put password on PC, need help to get into PC

    While I would heed the advice to not trust the computer anymore, as well as change all passwords everywhere (as suggested by others)...

    If you want to simply change the password on this box - to get files, setup, etc... without the need for "other tools" like HBCD (Hiren Boot CD) or UBCD (Ultimate Boot CD)

    Sticky Keys Hack/Trick

    I would look into the "Sticky Keys Hack". All you need is a Windows CD so you can get into "Repair Mode" command line... you then replace the sticky key .exe file with the cmd.exe file. When you reboot, you hit shift five times and BAM you have administrator command line.

    This trick is available from many places. Random Example - Relevant passage quoted below

    After the password is reset and you've logged in successfully, make sure to reverse the process so that you don't have an "open door" into your system.

    I've successfully used this "trick" a few times to unlock passwords without having to jump through hoops learning new tools.
     
    WernerCD, Aug 4, 2020
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