Windows 10: Stuck changing local account password - need help

I changed my local account password. I then logged into my microsoft account and changed it to be the same. Unfortunately, I failed to realize I needed both upper and lower case. I made a proper password for the microsoft account and then went back to change the local one to be the same.


Something is wrong. I am told that the "old" password is not valid. I am sure I have the correct original password the one not allowed by the online account but it is not working. I do not have the account linked but I tried the new microsoft account password which did not work.


I am afraid to log out as I may not be able to log back in. I tried creating a new admin account windows home but cannot as it asks for the current password.


Another problem: Yahoo mail my att.net thinks the password code update is spam and it never downloads to outlook or windows mail. I had to go to yahoo.com and mark the "microsoft account team" as not spam. Will I have to do that every time?

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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.

 

Forgot Local account password

Hi,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.



I understand the inconvenience caused to you as you do not remember the local account password, we will help you with this issue.



Kindly let us know if you have Microsoft account on your computer.



If so, I suggest you to log-in with the Microsoft account and change the password for the local account.

Follow these steps:

• Press Windows key, type Settings
  and press Enter.
• Then click on Change PC settings.
  
  (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click
  Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
• Tap Accounts, and then click Sign-in options.
• Tap Change your password and follow the instructions.

For reference: Passwords in Windows: FAQ

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)





Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of the issue, we will be happy to help you.

 

Changing Account Password

Hello,

In order for us to assist you in a better way, kindly answer the below questions:

• Are you referring to Microsoft account or Local account?
• If it's a Microsoft account, did you follow the steps provided in this
  article?

We look forward to your reply.