Windows 10: Random password reset. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

Discus and support Random password reset. Should I be concerned or is this normal? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey everyone, I recently logged into my PC but after typing the password once, and my computer booted and the required me to change my password.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/BootacularCrimson, Jul 2, 2020.

  1. /U/BOOTACULARCRIMSON
    /u/BootacularCrimson Win User

    Random password reset. Should I be concerned or is this normal?


    Hey everyone, I recently logged into my PC but after typing the password once, and my computer booted and the required me to change my password.

    Should I be concerned? Why does this happen? I tried searching this up but I didnt get any helpful results.

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    :)
     
    /u/BootacularCrimson, Jul 2, 2020
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  2. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    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.
     
    P4-630, Jul 2, 2020
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  3. BROKENARROW
    Brokenarrow Win User
    I can not reset my google password

    Two step works for me if your phone info is the same as it was you should be able to recover it.
     
    Brokenarrow, Jul 2, 2020
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  4. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User

    Random password reset. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Jul 2, 2020
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