Much of our digital life today revolves around passwords, and they are often the primary, if not the only, way to authenticate a person’s credentials. Unfortunately, most of us forget passwords way more often than we’d like. A report by Hypr shows 78 percent of respondents said that they had to reset the passwords of at least one personal account in the last 90 days, and 57 percent had reset the password of their work account in the same period. This study shows that it is fairly common to forget and reset passwords, though we may hate to accept it. In an office setting, much of this authentication and resetting is handled by IT administrators. But what happens when the Windows 10 administrator password has to be reset? That’s what we’ll talk about in this article. We will see how to reset the Windows 10 administrator password using the command prompt and through other options. Show
Besides forgetting passwords, there will also be situations when you may have to reset them. Some possible situations are when:
Regardless of the reason, changing passwords is an arduous process as you may have to prove your identity through some authentication means before you can reset it. There are many ways to reset the administrator password, depending on whether you’re using a local or a Microsoft account. And we’ll talk about both, though the bulk of the article will be about resetting local passwords simply because resetting the password of Microsoft accounts is easy. Resetting the password of a local accountYour local account signs you only into this device and doesn’t link you with others. This is the key difference between a local and a Microsoft account. If you have a local account, there are many ways to reset your password. Use the command promptOne of the simplest ways to reset your admin password is by using the command prompt.
This will replace your existing password with a new one. Change from the Control PanelYou can change your admin password through the control panel. To do that:
Go through Windows settingsThe next option is to change your password through Windows settings.
Use Computer ManagementThe last option we’ll look at is Computer Management.
Thus, these are some of the ways to change your password when you have a local account. So far, we saw how to change your password after you log in. But what happens if you forgot your admin password and are unable to log in? Resetting password before log inYou’d need the Microsoft Windows DVD or a bootable USB flash drive to log into the system. Once it’s ready, follow these steps.
Also, replace cmd.exe with utilman.exe. Just reverse the above steps, and it should go back to the original state. Resetting your Windows 10 password: Final wordsResetting your Windows 10 password is a fairly straightforward process if you have a Microsoft account because you can click the “Forgot password” link and reset it through your email. This is just a few minutes of work and is fairly self-explanatory. This is why Microsoft recommends you use a Microsoft-linked account and password as your login credentials. On the other hand, resetting your local account is a little more work. Use the command prompt if you’re familiar with it, as that’s the easiest way when you’re already logged in. But if you’re not logged in and forgot your password, you’ll have to use a Microsoft Windows DVD or a bootable flash drive to reset it. Have you faced such a challenge in the past? How did you resolve it? Please share your experience with our readers in the comments section. Featured image: Pixabay How do I change my administrator password if I don't know the password?How to Reset Your Password with Another Admin Account in Windows 10. Open the Windows Search Bar. ... . Then type Control Panel and hit enter.. Click Change account type under User Accounts. ... . Select the user profile you would like to reset the password for.. Click on Change password. ... . Enter the user's new password twice.. How can I remove administrator account without password?Type the command "net user username /delete" and press Enter to delete administrator account without password login or admin rights.
How do I remove administrator account in Windows 10?How to Delete an Administrator Account in Settings. Click the Windows Start button. This button is located in the lower-left corner of your screen. ... . Click on Settings. ... . Then choose Accounts.. Select Family & other users. ... . Choose the admin account you want to delete.. Click on Remove. ... . Finally, select Delete account and data.. How do I get into administrator account without password?Method 1: Start/restart your computer. Immediately hold F8 until you enter Advanced Boot Options. Choose Safe Mode so that your computer will boot into safe mode and get into the built-in administrator.
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