How To Reset Your Forgotten Windows 10 Login Password
Let’s admit, we all have gone through such a situation where we sit down to log in to our Windows, type in what we think is the password and realize that we actually forgot our password. Well, recovering social networking passwords is easy, you just need to remember the email account or phone number linked with it to get the reset code. However, things become difficult while resetting the forgotten Windows 10 Password.
We keep receiving multiple messages from our readers each and every other day regarding how to recover lost passwords of Windows 10, how to reset Windows 10 passwords, etc. So, in this article, we have decided to share a few best methods that would help you to reset your forgotten Windows 10 Password 2019.
The process of recovering lost passwords in Windows 10 is pretty much the same as it has been in Windows 8. So, if you have used Windows 8 previously and have reset your password before, then you can implement the same methods. However, if this is the first time for you, then you need to follow some of the methods given below.
How To Reset Your Forgotten Windows 10 Login Password
Before following the methods, please keep in mind resetting the Windows password is never easy and we need to use CMD for that. So, make sure to follow the steps carefully to avoid further errors.
#۱ Using CMD
As we have mentioned above, we will be using the Windows command prompt to reset the forgotten Windows Password. So, follow some of the simple steps given below to reset your forgotten Windows 10 password 2019.
Step 1. First of all, you need to boot your computer with the Windows 10 installation drive. Once the setup process starts Press “Shift+F10 this will bring up the command prompt.
Step 2. Now you need to enter the following commands in the command prompt:
move d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe.bak
copy d:\windows\system32\cmd.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe
Step 3. Now you need to restart your system, Enter the command “wpeutil reboot” to restart your computer.
Step 4. Now when you are back to your login screen, you need to click on Utility Manager, and you will see a command prompt appears.
Step 5. Now you need to add another user account to access your files, for that simply enter the following command:
net user <username> /add
net local group administrators <username> /add
you need to replace <Username> with your desired name.
Step 6. Now reboot the computer by entering “wpeutil reboot” on your command prompt. And use your newly created account to enter your desktop. Browse to Start menu> Computer Management
Step 7. Now navigate to Local Users and Groups, select your local account and select the option of “Set Password” and enter your new password there.
That’s it, you can now access the old account with your new password.
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With this method, you can reset the forgotten Windows 10 login password with an installation disk. If you don’t have the installation disk or you’re looking for an easier solution, you can try the powerful Windows password bypass software – PCUnlocker. This program is designed for computer beginners to reset, change or bypass Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP password easily.
#۲ Use The Password Reset Option
Normally, you can click ‘Reset Password’ and follow the on-screen tutorial to reset your lost password. Another option is to use a password reset disk. For those who don’t know, the Password Reset Disk is Microsoft’s built-in utility to reset lost Windows password. However, users need to have a Windows 10 password reset disk beforehand to reset the password. In case, if you already have a password reset disk, then you just need to locate the drive where you have saved the password key disk and you will be prompt to enter the new password.
#۳ Reset Microsoft Account Password Online
Since Windows 8, anyone could use Microsoft account for logging into Windows. The Microsoft Account login option helps users to reset the Windows password in the easiest way possible. Users just need to use any other computer to visit the Windows Live Password Reset Page. From there they can reset the password online. Well, the process is comparatively easy compared to all other methods listed above.
So, this is all about how to reset your forgotten Windows 10 password. Losing a password can be a troublesome thing, especially if you are involved in some sort of online work. So, make sure to jot down the Windows Password somewhere as a preventative step. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below.
