Windows 10: What password do I need to enter to perform a reset of my computer or system restore from...

After a lengthy period of non-use, I booted up my back-up to my back-up computer. Not surprisingly Windows indicated the need to install updates, which it did. However, when the computer booted, I was greeted with screens telling me Windows was diagnosing problems or words to that effect. However instead of booting into Windowns, eventually I reached what I now know is the Windows Recovery Environment. At the Advanced options page I have tried all of the options, and for each of them, including resetting the computer, I eventually reach a screen where I have to enter "the password for this

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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.

 

Failed to perform System Restore and Reset.

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I realize that you are facing the issue with the mouse only during reset/recovery process of the system. Let me assist you.



To assist you better, write back to us with the following information.

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  Why exactly you are trying to perform system reset? Are you getting any error code, when trying to perform system reset?
  
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  What is the make and model of your system?
  

I suggest you to try creating system restore point manually and check if the restore point is visible or not.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17127/windows-back-up-restore

Refer to the section: Create Restore Point.



As you are also unable to perform system reset, I suggest you to try resetting system using windows 10 installation media and check if it helps.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options

Refer: Reset your PC and Use installation media to restore or reset your PC.

Hope the information helps. Kindly write back to us with the updated status of the issue for further assistance on Windows. We will be glad to assist you.



Thank you.

 

OK, Password problem...Mint

Linux Mint - Community
You can reset your password following the next steps:

• Reboot your computer / Turn your computer on.
• Hold down the Shift key at the start of the boot process to enable the GNU GRUB boot menu (if it does not show)
• Press ESC at the GNU GRUB prompt.
• Press e for edit.
• Use the Arrow keys to highlight the line that begins with kernel and press the e key.
• Go to the very end of the line and add rw init=/bin/bash
• Press Enter and then press b to boot your system.
• Your system will boot up to a passwordless root shell.
• Type in passwd yourusername
• Set your new password.
• Restart your system.