Obviously, this has nothing to do with resetting administrator password. This is only to reset the PC and starts over with a fresh install of Windows. Next of Windows. Microsoft Announces Windows July 15, For more info, see Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password. If you're still having trouble signing to your account, see more solutions in Troubleshoot problems signing in.
Under Password , select the Change button and follow the steps. If you added security questions when you set up your local account for Windows 10, then you have at least version and you can answer security questions to sign back in.
To see your device name, right-click Start in the taskbar, select System , and scroll to the Device specifications section. For versions of Windows 10 earlier than , local account passwords can't be reset because there are no security questions. You can reset your device to choose a new password, however this option will permanently delete your data, programs, and settings. If you've backed up your files you'll be able to restore your deleted files.
For more information, see Recovery options in Windows To reset your device, which will delete data, programs, and settings:. Warning: Resetting your device will permanently delete data, programs, and settings. If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. For more info, see How to reset your Microsoft account password. If you still can't sign in, you must reinstall Windows. For Windows RT 8. If you forget or lose your password, see Reset your password above to reset or recover it.
If you think your Microsoft account password has been compromised or stolen by someone with malicious intent, we can help. For more info, see When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account. If you're signing in to only your local PC, yes. However, we recommend that you keep your PC more secure by using a strong password.
When you use a password, only someone who knows it can sign in. If you want to sign in to Windows with a Microsoft account, a password is required. For more info, see Can I sign in to Windows without a password? To learn more about Microsoft accounts and local accounts, see Create a user account. Stronger passwords contain a variety of characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols or spaces.
A strong password should also be something that is difficult for a stranger to guess or crack. It shouldn't contain a complete word, or easy-to-find details like your real name, your user name, or your birth date. If you're signing in to a Microsoft account, your password is limited to 16 characters.
For more info about Microsoft accounts, see Create a user account. You can update your password regularly to keep it more secure.
If your PC isn't connected to a domain, follow these steps:. Update : Clarified that this resets the PC and starts over with a fresh install of Windows, erasing any data that had been on the PC. This is not a password reset. Comments are closed. I wrote a book Ground rules Disclaimers and such My necktie's Twitter. In this tutorial we'll show you 6 simple ways to reset forgotten Windows 10 password for administrator and Microsoft account.
Rest assured, at least one way will help you out. Using a password reset disk is Microsoft's official method to reset a lost Windows password. The only downside of this method is that you need to create a Windows 10 password reset disk before your password is lost. If you have created a password reset disk, you can easily set a new password for signing in to your Windows 10 computer. If you can still log into Windows 10 with PIN, picture password or another administrator account, there is a good chance you can open an elevated Command Prompt and reset Windows 10 password easily.
To reset your forgotten password, type the following command and press Enter.
0コメント