When you forgot your Microsoft account password, just use another computer to visit the Windows Live password reset page on the Microsoft website, and you can reset the password online. It's relatively easier than resetting local account password. This method requires you to have access to the alternate email account or phone number you provided when signing up the Microsoft account. If you don't have access to those anymore, Microsoft will be unable to verify your identity.
In that case, you can convert Windows 10 Microsoft account to a local account from a boot media, so you can log back into Windows 10 without losing files. Unfortunately, DaRT is not free. Before performing a Windows 10 password reset, check out this video tutorial on Microsoft website: Reset passwords with the DaRT. If your PC isn't connected to a domain, follow these steps:. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings , and then tap Change PC settings.
If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings , and then click Change PC settings. Tap or click Accounts , and then tap or click Sign-in options.
If your PC is connected to a domain, your system administrator might manage how frequently you must change your password. To do so, choose one of the following:. If you're using a tablet, press and hold the Windows button, press the power button, and then tap or click Change a password and follow the instructions.
It depends on whether you're using a third-party email address. If your email address ends in outlook. But you can use any email address for your Microsoft account, even an email address from a third-party web-based mail service like Google Mail or Yahoo! When you choose a password for your Microsoft account, it doesn't change the password you might need to use to sign in to web mail on a third-party site. Under Picture password , tap or click Add , and then follow the instructions.
When you choose a password for your user account, it's important to pick something you can remember. You're going to need it again later! Of course, you can also write your password down and keep it in a safe place. Taped to the underside of your laptop or the inside of your desk drawer is probably not a good idea, however. If you do write your password down, be sure to keep it separate from your PC.
For added security, use different passwords for different purposes. For example, it's a good idea to keep distinctly different passwords for a social networking account and your online bank account. If you do forget or lose your password, there are still several things you can try to reset or recover it. For more info, see Reset your password above to reset or recover it.
The steps to reset your password will vary a bit depending on if your computer is on a domain, or in a workgroup. If your computer is part of a work or school organization there's a good chance it's part of a domain. If this is a home computer it's almost certainly in a workgroup.
Sign in with a domain account that has administrator permissions to this device. If you're not sure, contact your organization's IT admin for help. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. On the Users tab, under Users for this computer , select the user account name, and then select Reset Password. Type the new password, confirm the new password, and then select OK. Note: If you are logged on as an administrator, you can create and change passwords for all user accounts on the computer.
Warning: If you use an administrator account to change a password for another account, any encrypted files or e mail messages for that other account will no longer be accessible to the person who was using that account. When you turn it on again, you should be greeted by this screen:. Select Launch Startup Repair recommended. After a few minutes, the Windows 7 repair process fails. Windows 7 asks you if you want to send information to Microsoft.
Ignore that query. Instead, click on the Hide problem details button right below it. Scroll down to the very end of the text box. You are now in Notepad, which gives you access to your hard disk. Next, click on File and then select Open.
See the Files of type option at the bottom? Select All files here. Then navigate to Windows , System32 , and scroll down the huge list of files until you find the sethc file. Right-click that file and select Rename. Rename the file to anything you want, such as sethcpassword. Next, look for a file called cmd. Scroll back up until you find it, still in System32 directory. Right-click on cmd and select Copy. Then, click in the empty space within the window and select paste , so you get a copy of that file.
The result is that you end up with a file called cmd - copy. Now, here comes the hacky part: Rename that file to sethc — the exact same name of the file you renamed above! Close all windows. When you reach the following Windows 7 screen again, click on Finish. Restart your computer. This brings you back to the Windows 7 login screen. Press Enter. This gives you a list of usernames that are available, including your own. The system asks you to confirm a new password.
Close this window. Then log in with an empty password by just clicking on the arrow button. Turn on your computer and wait until you see the Windows logo. Then, unplug the power cord or hold down the power button to force the hardware to turn off. Turn it on again, and you should be greeted by this screen:. Choose Advanced options.
That brings you to a screen that looks like this:. On the next screen, select Advanced and then Install a driver. Confirm with OK. Select Get code. Microsoft will send a verification code to the email or phone number you selected. Go to the recovery phone or email for where you expect to receive the code.
Enter code and reset password Paste or type the code you received and select Next. Type your new password and select Next. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first.
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