Windows Password Unlock

[Kimbery Challacombe]

Ive 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.

Once the Microsoft Account was set up, I was then taken to a page which asked if I wanted to create a password that was specific to this Desktop only. This being a security measure, so that I could give people the password to the computer, which is linked to my Microsoft Account, without revealing the Microsoft Account password as well.

I went ahead and did this, which allowed me to log into Windows (Which is linked to my Microsoft Account) with the 'device specific' password. I have been using this password for a couple of months now, with no issues.

That was until today. I tried to log in and it stated that the password was incorrect. The only password, Windows was accepting, was the Microsoft Account password. I tried to change the password but this changed the Microsoft Account password. In simple terms, I no longer have a separate password for this computer.

I have spoken with Microsoft but they say that there is no way to have a separate password for the computer, unless I use a Local Account. I stated that I did not have a Local Account before and that I simply had a Microsoft Account linked to my Windows setup, which accepted a password designated to just this device. Despite my assurances that I have set up these passwords on several Desktops, via the Windows 10 setup page, I was told that such a feature did not exist.

As such, I was wondering if anyone else had come across this or indeed was also aware of this feature and was able to give some guidance on how I can go ahead and change the password for Windows without it changing the Microsoft Account password.

"Windows Hello pin" is actually what you would think of as your computer's/Windows password. It's confusing because the wording and icon makes it seem like it can only be numbers, but once you try to set it, you'll see an option to include letters:

My Windows password needs to be quick and easy to type so I can get in quickly, so it has to be short and simple. (Before anyone flames me, I have sensitive info on my computer in VeraCrypt drives, plus you generally assume game over if someone gains long term physical access to your computer because they can do offline attacks or can beat the password out of you.)

You can change your password using OWA ,if you use that ,as Rob said. Then when you are back in the domain and go to login, use that new password and it will authenticate correctly. You cannot change the Password on your laptop at home because it is not connected to active directory at home. (Unless you can VPN into the domain.) Or, if you feel like that time may be approaching, change you password before the weekend and get a jump on it before leaving for home, you need not wait until it expires to change it.

Example: we have configured ADDS and group policy services( We are using window server 2008r2) and whenever user wants to change the password,the user supposed to put dns ip and then they have to change it,and outside domain network also when we try to change the password will be getting error message which says configuration could not be controlled from domain or access is denied, and i have disabled require domain controller to change password policy in group policies as well but still this is not working,Please help me out with this since i am facing this issue from last 6 months

well, thanks for this great recommendation. It works like a charm. I searched on google to find an answer to reset forgotten password of my dell computer. Landed on this page and saw this great post. It seems Spiceworks is a great place for help.

I believe it is actually a Chrome authentication check. To me it is a streamlined two factor authentication. I have my Windows set up with a pin, and the installation popup would be ideal opposed to email, text, or authenticating app necessity.

No. It has no disable function. It is a strong feature to protect passwords. You can change the method of protection in Windows 10 Settings. Chromium will use the method in which you log onto the PC/laptop or onto your phone.

Hi. You have a user name and password to access Evernote, and if someone else might look at your laptop you should lock and protect it with the OS password whenever you step away from the keyboard. Either logging out or locking the PC will protect your data as far as possible, though the database stored on your local hard drive is not encrypted and is stored in a standard format so even without logging into Evernote someone with moderate tech knowledge could browse your note content. It's possible to use third-party software to encrypt part of your hard disk such as Saferoom - - which is Evernote-compatible - to avoid that.

Thank you, I wanted more like an individual app locker, its impractical for me to lock down the family computer :/ I downloaded an app locker now and it's locked Evernotw and WONT LET ME BACK IN - so Im miserable :/

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