Windows 10: Windows 10 password - unknown. Help!

Discus and support Windows 10 password - unknown. Help! in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I bought my brother a laptop to use, as his was ruined in a flood. Shortly after, he passed away. He had set a password to get into the computer,... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by RonCrawford2, Dec 1, 2019.

  1. RONCRAWFORD2
    RonCrawford2 Win User

    Windows 10 password - unknown. Help!


    I bought my brother a laptop to use, as his was ruined in a flood. Shortly after, he passed away.
    He had set a password to get into the computer, and I cannot get into the computer. I do not know his password, nor the password to his recovery email address.

    How can I get past this without resetting the computer? We do not want to lose any of his (what may be) important information on the laptop.

    If you can help me, please email me at < Personal information removed by VM > Desperate for answers, and have tried several things I've pulled off the internet, to no avail.



    Thanks!

    :)
     
    RonCrawford2, Dec 1, 2019
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  2. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User

    admin password?

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

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Dec 1, 2019
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 1, 2019
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  4. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    Windows 10 password - unknown. Help!

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Dec 1, 2019
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