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Ifyou forget your Windows password, you can use a password reset disk to create a new one. We recommend that you create a password reset disk when you create your password, so you don't lose access to your files and information.

If the local account password is lost/forgotten, and a password reset disk is not available, reinstalling the operating system is the next best solution. For information on reinstalling Windows, refer to SLN291833

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I've got myself into a bit of a pickle and could really use your collective wisdom. I've been locked out of my Windows 10 computer (yeah, I know, should've written down the password) and I'm scratching my head on how to get back in. Has anyone here been through this and managed to reset their password without being able to log in?

I've seen a few methods online involving bootable USB drives and using command prompts, but I'm not super tech-savvy and a bit hesitant to dive into something that seems so complex. I'm looking for a more straightforward, beginner-friendly way to reset my password and get back to my files.

[Edit] A few folks asked me if the problem was solved? Yes. The password was reset with the help of Passcue Windows Password Recovery software. Thanks Jack888 for the recommendation!

Once, I also encountered a situation where I forgot Windows 10 password of local account. I was really a little panicked at that time. After all, all the important files were in that account. I remember that I really didn't want to use those complicated technical means at that time, and wondered if there was a simple way to solve it.

So, I saw a "Reset Password" link on the login screen. Although I hadn't noticed it before, I decided to click it this time. After clicking it, the system prompted me to answer the security questions I had set before. I was quite glad that I didn't fill in some random answers at that time. The question was the name of my elementary school. I remembered that I set the name of my alma mater and answered it without hesitation. Then the system actually let me enter the interface for setting a new password.

After entering and confirming the new password, I was able to log in smoothly. This experience made me realize that setting security questions is really useful, especially when you forget Windows 10 password.

@zcbadeedee Ophcrack is not recommended if the password was strong enough. Ophcrack relies on rainbow tables to recover the forgotten Windows 10 passwords. These tables are precomputed lists of possible passwords and their corresponding hashes. If a password is complex (long, uses special characters, or is otherwise not common), it may not be included in the available rainbow tables.

In addition, Ophcrack has not been actively updated to handle newer hashing algorithms or security measures implemented in Windows 10 and 11. Newer versions of Windows have strengthened password security. So it is no longer a good choice to reset Windows 10 password when the computer is locked due to forgotten password.

Once, I also encountered a situation where I forgot my Windows 10 password. I was really anxious at the time, after all, all my important documents and work data were on that computer. I tried various possible password combinations, but none of them worked. At this time, I remembered that I had a backup consciousness before and made a Windows 10 password reset disk.

I quickly rummaged through the boxes and found the USB drive and inserted it into the computer. I restarted the computer and went to the login screen. I saw a link to "Reset Password" and clicked it without hesitation. The system recognized my password reset disk and began to guide me step by step.

A Windows 10 password reset disk is a special type of disk that allows you to reset Windows 10 user account password if you forget it. This disk is created while you still have access to your account and can be used in case you get locked out. The below tutorial shows you how to reset Windows 10 password without logging in:

Once, I forgot Windows 10 password and it felt like the end of the world. I tried all possible passwords but none of them worked, and I became more and more anxious. However, I suddenly remembered that a friend once told me about a way to reset Windows 10 password using the command prompt. I didn't pay much attention to it at the time because it seemed too complicated, but now it has become a lifesaver.

So, I decided to give this method a try. First, I needed a Windows installation disk or a bootable USB drive. Fortunately, I had an old Windows installation disk at home, so I immediately found it, inserted it into the computer, and restarted to enter the installation interface.

Step 5. Open the Command Prompt: At the login screen, click the "Accessibility" icon (usually a small circle icon) in the lower right corner. Now, the Command Prompt should open instead of Accessibility.

Although this method sounds a bit complicated, it is actually quite smooth to follow the steps. After the operation, I successfully logged in to the computer with the new password, and the big stone in my heart finally fell. I really recommend that if you are also locked out, you can try this method, but you must be careful in operation, after all, it involves modifying system files.

The disk pooling was done incorrectly, all the disks were placed into pool 0. I need half the disks to be in pool 0 and the other half in pool 1 so that I can enable syncmirror between the new aggregates that will be created.

I have two drives that are setup with RAID1. They are my Windows 7 boot disks. I have read that I should be able to "Delete RAID Volume", and I should end up with two identical disks, both bootable with no data loss.

In Article ID 00000618, it states "You should be able to delete a RAID 1 mirror without losing data if the RAID 1 volume is "The one volume on the array". What exactly does that mean? I assume mine is, but its not clear to me what that means.

Regarding your questions, we would like to provide you with the following details. However, we highly recommend first backing up all your data before attempting any operation or change with RAID arrays/volumes and your disks.

For this scenario, the recommended option is to Reset Disks to Non-RAID since the disks are bootable. This way, you can use one of the disks to boot up and you may use the other disk for a different purpose.

Thanks for the info. As you suggested I plan to "Reset Disks to Non-RAID" option, as I want to be able to boot from the drive, and access the data on the C partition along with the data on the 3 other partitions.

It covered exactly what I was attempting to accomplish with a post from keithg2. He stated that he has done this many times without issue. Also, the member who originally posted the question was successful following keithg2 steps. Steps that keithg2 suggested and I followed are as follows:

1. At boot up use CTRL-I to enter the Intel ROM Utility. Use option 2 "Delete RAID Volume", ignore the warning that all data will be lost, as this is not true for RAID1 mirrors, as Keithg2 confirmed, and as is stated in the Intel Article ID 000006188. (With the warning that it must be the only volume on the array, or the first volume in a matrix RAID config). Most of us DIYers likely have just a simple two disk Single RAID 1 setup.

2. So I picked option 2 "Delete RAID Volume", and held by breath. I exited out of the ROM Utility and let the system continue to boot up. The system came up to Windows 7, and all seemed fine, all of my drive partitions were as expected (drive was partitioned into 4 partitions). What was interesting was that I only saw one drive, I had expected to see the other drive partitions as well.

3. I then shutdown, removed the second drive, and during the next boot, I reset the system BIOS SATA mode from "RAID" to "ACHI". I supposed that if I had left in the other drive, I would have seen the second drive at that point.

I also found a post where a user attempted the "Delete", but that was after one of his RAID1 drives had failed, so he did not have a healthy RAID 1 setup. He lost all of his data. So lessen here is that this may only work with a healthy RAID 1 setup. Perhaps this is where "Reset" may have worked better. I have no idea.

In any case, if you want to return your RAID setup to normal, it's possible with no data loss (with a healthy RAID 1 setup). I did have all my data backed up before I started this, but I did not want to have to spend the time to reload Windows and all my programs. Plus now, if I want, I could attempt to update my 8 year old system to Windows 10. My Googling told me that upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 10 is pretty much is a disaster with a RAID1 setup.

It is also recommended to contact your Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for assistance before attempting any operation or change with RAID arrays/volumes and your disks so they can assist with data backup steps and options available on the system's Intel RST Option ROM.

Since you mentioned you had all your data backed up and successfully returned the drives to normal we will proceed to close this thread now. If you need any additional information, please submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.

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