Windows 10: Retrieve account password using security questions

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    Retrieve account password using security questions


    Is it possible to get the password of another Windows User account, using security questions? I know I can change the password of another account using the security questions, but I don't want to change the password, i just want to see and read it.

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    /u/-ZOSK-, Mar 18, 2020
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  2. 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, Mar 18, 2020
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  3. Local account installation question


    I'm fairly certain that Skip this step was available in 10.0.130 - the workaround in Step 20 (back button) is no longer required.

    The currently known, as of 10.0.130, ways to create a Local account sign-in are
    • Skip this step at the MS account creation phase
    • No Internet connection during the install
    • static IP (post# 2 by Fragment) - New (to me anyway)
     
    Slartybart, Mar 18, 2020
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  4. Retrieve account password using security questions

    Microsoft account - Are security questions removed after I enabled the 2-step verification?

    Hello,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    We understand your concern in this regard.

    Generally, a security question is helpful to recover your Microsoft account password, when you lose access to it. Enabling Two-step verification won't effect your security question, instead it is an advanced security feature that makes it harder for someone
    to break in to your account with just a stolen password. To replace your security info


    • Go to
      Security settings
      , and sign in with your Microsoft account.

    • If you’re asked to enter a security code to continue, and you can’t get that code, choose
      I don't have any of these or I can't verify my account from the drop-down list, then follow the instructions to reset your security info.

    • On the Security settings page, your security info is under Security info helps keep your account secure. Choose
      Remove for any you want to remove. You may be prompted to add new security info before you can remove the old info.

    If you remove all of your security info, there’s a 30-day wait during which we help protect sensitive parts of your account so nobody can change your security settings or use your payment options. During this period you can still use your email, Skype,
    OneDrive, and devices as usual. After the 30 days, you’ll be notified that the wait is over and it’s time to enter new security info.

    Learn more


    Keep us posted if you require further assistance.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, Mar 18, 2020
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