Windows 10: need help with windows account and password

Discus and support need help with windows account and password in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; .I gave my daughter my previous windows 11 computer. I thought the windows account was set up for her. I forgot the password. I turned on the computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by drcsuefl, Feb 18, 2024.

  1. drcsuefl Win User

    need help with windows account and password


    .I gave my daughter my previous windows 11 computer. I thought the windows account was set up for her. I forgot the password. I turned on the computer and entered forgot password. The system gav message there was something wrong with the account and directed me to a microsoft page. I cannot get on so I cannot link to that page. how can I fix this problem.

    :)
     
    drcsuefl, Feb 18, 2024
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  2. P4-630 Win User

    How to reset Windwos 8 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. ...
      • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
     
    P4-630, Feb 18, 2024
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  3. Yaqub K Win User
    Local Account password changed to Online Account Password

    Hi,

    I suggest you to follow the steps on how to switch from Microsoft account to Local account:

    • Click on search in taskbar and type account.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Local account instead.
    • Enter your Microsoft account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
    • Enter User name credentials for your the Local account and click OK.
    • Now, login to Local account.
    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Feb 18, 2024
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    need help with windows account and password

    Cannot access my User Account on local machine but can access Admin account. Need help finding password but NOT reset it as it will delete saved data.

    Hi,



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    If you reset the local account password it will not delete the Saved data.

    I suggest you to back up the saved data and files from the admin account and try to reset the password and check if it helps.

    Follow the steps below to reset the password.


    • Press Windows + R.

    • Type netplwiz and press enter.

    • Select the user account.

    • Click on Reset Password.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Feb 18, 2024
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