Windows 10: Windows 10 password reset.

Seeking Guidance Got my HP Spectre laptop back from HP repair this morning and could not log in as the Pin and Finger Print Sensor needed a reset.I seldom used my password so don't remember it, neither I could answer to security questions.I logged on to microsoft account from my phone and another computer and learned from forums that microsoft account is DIFFERENT from local microsoft account on laptop?IS IT TRUE?and both can have different passwords?Any way to log on to local microsoft account from outside? And reset password or change security questions?

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How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

Change or reset your Windows password

• 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.

 

admin password?

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

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reset laptop password

BTW, there's no jumper for a password reset in Windows.