Windows 10: Windows 10 admin account locked. Reset password gives message "This feature requires...

Hi, I am using Windows 10. I could not access my admin account and reset password gives this message "This feature requires removable media, such as USB flash drive ". I have been using this machine for months and did not change its password. I don't know how come I have this issue. I have no "guest account" available. Please help. Thanks !PS...windows key + I doesn't do anything, however, windows key IS working.

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Windows 10 admin account locked. Reset password gives message "This feature requires removable media, such as USB flash drive". Please help !

Hi,

I am using Windows 10. I could not access my admin account and reset password gives this message "This feature requires removable media, such as USB flash drive ".

I have been using this machine for months and did not change its password. I don't know how come I had this issue. I have same password for the guest account and it worked well.

I have tried "reset password" on guest account and I could successfully recover password since it gives you option to reset password by authenticating via security code on your registered mobile number or email id.

I am not sure why this option is blocked for admin account and why it is asking me to provide removable media to recover password when I had never used removable media as a password recovery option.

Please help how can I fix this problem.

Thanks !

 

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Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

• 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.