Windows 10: No option to reset password for local account after update to 1903?

I just updated one of my 2 PCs to 1903 and now I am locked out. It took me to a local login account which I don't remember the password since I always use my Pin. I have tried everything but no luck. I have reset my Microsoft password and verified it works, but this is definitely the local account. There is also no reset password option on the login screen.


I have read about DART, but it sounds like this isn't available to home users. It looks almost like it is booting into safe mode after the update. I can only shut down, restart, or enable airplane mode. This is on a desktop PC without wifi.

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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.

 

Reset Local Account Password

Can't use option one (don't have password reset disk).

Option three affects only the Microsoft Account password, not the local user password.

 

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.