Windows 10: Password removal on Win 10

Discus and support Password removal on Win 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Recently one of my friends dad passed and they had no way to use his laptop so they gave me it to me and I was wondering is it possible to get the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by DistortedFoil3, Apr 12, 2021.

  1. Password removal on Win 10


    Recently one of my friends dad passed and they had no way to use his laptop so they gave me it to me and I was wondering is it possible to get the password off of it without wiping the SSD that way I could send her any files that was on it before I wipe the drive.

    :)
     
    DistortedFoil3, Apr 12, 2021
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  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Apr 12, 2021
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  3. Isha Soni Win User
    Remove password

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I will be glad to assist you with the Issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps on how to make your Local Account as Administrator Account.

    Method 1:

    To remove password from the User Account :

    • Press Windows + X key on the keyboard.
    • Click on ‘Control panel’.
    • Select ‘User account’. (On which you want to disable password)
    • Click on Remove Passowrd and follow the instructions.


    Method 2:

    After removing password follow the below steps to disable password page from start up.

    • Press ‘Windows + W’ key to search Apps.
    • Type keyword “netplwiz” in the search box
    • Open netplwiz window from search list.
    • On the user accounts page, uncheck the option
      “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer”
      and click OK.
    • Restart the computer and check if it helps.
    If you want to change the Administrator account follow the steps.

    • Login into your current Administrator Account.
    • Right click on Start button and select
      Control Panel.
    • Select User Account.
    • Select the option Manage another Account.
    • Select the Local Account.
    • Now select the option Change Account Type
      and select Administrator and click Change Account Type tab.

    Try the above steps and let us know if it helps. For further assistance feel free to post your queries in Microsoft forums. We will be glad to assist you.

    ____________________

    Thanks & Regards,
     
    Isha Soni, Apr 12, 2021
    #3
  4. Password removal on Win 10

    How to remove password in windows 10 home basic

    Hi Jerry,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    I would like to inform you that password is very important securing the computer and preventing unauthorized access to the computer.



    To assist you to better, please provided us the information below:

    • When you say that "remove password in windows 10", are you referring that you don't want to enter the password when you boot to the computer or completely removing the password for your computer?
    • Are you logged in as Microsoft Account or Local Account?


    If you do not want to enter the password after logging in from sleep mode, I suggest you to follow the steps below to select don't require a password in the power option and check if it helps

    1.Click on
    Search bar.


    2. Type "Power options" without the quotes in Search bar and click on it.

    3. Then click on require a password on wakeup
    option.

    4. Now Click on change settings that are currently unavailable

    (if the option doesn't appear refer to the next step).

    5. Click on don’t require a password.

    6. Click on save changes.

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with removing the password in Windows 10,
    we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Apr 12, 2021
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