How to Reset Windows 10 Login Password | How to Recover Forgot Windows 10 Login Password

How to Reset Windows 10 Login Password | How to Recover Forgot Windows 10 Login Password
Change or reset your Windows password
Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7
If you forgot or lost your password for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7, you may be able to change or reset it. To get started, choose your version of Windows from the tabs below.
Windows 11Windows 10Windows 8.1Windows 7
If you already know your current password and want to change it
Select Start = Settings = Accounts = Sign-in options . Under Password, select the Change button and follow the steps.
Reset your Windows 10 local account password
If you’ve forgotten or lost your Windows 10 password for a local account and need to sign back in to your device, the below options might help you get up and running. For more info on local standard vs. administrative accounts, see Create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10.
Windows 10 version 1803 and later
If you added security questions when you set up your local account for Windows 10, then you have at least version 1803 and you can answer security questions to sign back in.
After you've entered an incorrect password:
Select the Reset password link on the sign-in screen. If you use a PIN instead, see PIN sign-in issues. If you're using a work device that's on a network, you may not see an option to reset your password or PIN. In that case, contact your administrator.
Note: If you don't see security questions after you select the Reset password link, make sure your device name isn't the same as your local user account name (the name you see when you sign in). To see your device name, right-click Start in the taskbar, select System, and scroll to the Device specifications section. If the device name is the same as your account name, you can create a new administrator account, sign in as an administrator, and then rename your PC (when you view your device name, you can also rename it).
Answer your security questions.
Enter a new password.
Sign in as usual with the new password.
Windows 10 before version 1803
For versions of Windows 10 earlier than 1803, local account passwords can't be reset because there are no security questions. You can reset your device to choose a new password, however this option will permanently delete your data, programs, and settings. If you've backed up your files you'll be able to restore your deleted files. For more information, see Recovery options in Windows 10.
To reset your device, which will delete data, programs, and settings:
Press the Shift key while you select the Power button = Restart in the lower-right corner of the screen.
On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot = Reset this PC.
Select Remove everything.
Warning: Resetting your device will permanently delete data, programs, and settings.
Reset your Microsoft account password you use to sign in to your computer
On the sign-in screen, type your Microsoft account name if it's not already displayed. If there are multiple accounts on the computer, choose the one you want to reset. Below the password text box, select I forgot my password. Follow the steps to reset your password.
For more info, see Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password.
Troubleshoot problems signing in
If you're still having trouble signing to your account, see more solutions in Troubleshoot problems signing in.

[@robsarmiento2172]

THIS WON'T work if the computer is connected to a domain... then you WILL lose everything there. You should warn about this.

[@WikiTheTech]

I like what you said I will make sure next time about these things Just FYI if your laptop or pc is on domain it’s keep gonna ask you for the password and not gonna take you to this step Thanks for the suggestions @Rob

[@WikiTheTech]

@@robsarmiento2172 yes sir

[@PagliaroMark]

I'll be Pighead from sAW red robe side

[@Jae-Bella]

🤓🤓

[@ktthazoe8305]

@@WikiTheTechcan you help even though I can reset it won’t let me because I have no free space

[@bizzmoneyb]

EVERYTHING i try to do it asks for the password that i DONT KNOW!!

[@queentee65]

Im having that same issue

[@leekon7541]

Same 😭😭😭

[@VictorinaMSantiago]

Same bud now today I'm not using my Pc bc I don't remember my password.

[@Kashmoneydre]

@@VictorinaMSantiago i can help u

[@obada333]

@@Kashmoneydre you mean buy another windows?

[@beautyhackez98]

Please I need help when I get to troubleshoot it doesn’t give me the option reset and it goes straight to advance options and I don’t see reset

[@WikiTheTech]

Possibly the windows you have already installed have password on your c drive or bitlocker password on

[@rajapandian7478]

I can't see the option keep my files

[@Wu..]

I have my login problem "your credentials could not be verified" and when I do these steps my pc says that it "ran into an error :(" and restarts after some time. This issue came when I was resting everything in my pc. Please help

[@nayanadwaith1010]

After selecting reset PC, it shows, "insert your windows installation or recovery media to continue" What shd I do now?

[@gannicusstefan273]

@WikiTheTech I have Question at the Cloud and Local reinstall. If for exemple I have Windows 10 on laptop where it should be windows 8. And if I click on local reinstall is gonna install the windows 10 or the 8?

[@WikiTheTech]

It will reinstall the current OS you were using

[@user55-94]

To enter into command prompt or startup repair menu it is asking me to login to user account but i forgot password . please someone help me .thanks

[@WikiTheTech]

Try this A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@akademikchintya]

I followed the method given by you, but why is there no "I don't have internet", then I have to enter the email/ID from Bristol Myers Squibb even though I don't have an account like that. what should I do?

[@WikiTheTech]

Unplug or disconnect Ethernet if its on wiki turn off your wifi And then click on i dont have internet then it will allow you to create local account

[@shreyasmahadik837]

hey i had problem in admin password but i am in local account how can i get admin password??plz help

[@taniakader1001]

I followed all steps at the end the process saya Some thing went wrong you can try again I did still get the same answer can you help

[@Tryonhaulforwomen]

i followed ur tips but my laptop keeps on restarting..what should i do?

[@WikiTheTech]

When you see please wait after holding the shift button leave the shift button

[@jockwav]

wont work it asks to put in recovery dvd

[@WikiTheTech]

You must have bit locker encryption on on your machine

[@rajeshkasakani7374]

Will it work with "keep my files" option and will it make sure that our data is safe and not removed anything

[@WikiTheTech]

If you have a bitlocker on the c drive it will ask again to enter the password I would suggest take out the hard drive out of your laptop and plug that hard to the external hard drive box and connect with other working laptop you can retrieve all your data

[@aleksdemiri8600]

It's asking for a password

[@WikiTheTech]

YOU MUST HAVE DOMAIN COMPUTER OR YOU HAVE BITLOCKER TURNED ON YOUR c: dRIVE

[@KarmagaGaming]

What if it still needs my password to continue?

[@stevemikel7352]

Mine says INsert installation or recovery media to continue?? Don’t know what that means

[@WikiTheTech]

A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@newappearance1644]

My new laptop email and password I'm lose . Laptop pin and also lose . But this one not coming my laptop

[@WikiTheTech]

Create bootable usb of windows 10 and reinstall No pin will be required

[@newappearance1644]

Windows 11

[@WikiTheTech]

@@newappearance1644 you can do the same if you want with windows 11 too if you want to buy bootable of windows 11 let me know whatsapp @445-600-3333 Or you can make it online for free

[@suviidesu]

Thank you so much, of all the videos i've watched this one works. !!

[@noname-hs8br]

Cheers dude. Good advice

[@DebTheRoy]

Thanks a lot 👍 this video helped me.

[@tania.khan8798]

I know my password and it still says wrong password, because my niece put so many worng passwords

[@SunilKumar-sp7ge]

Love from karanataka... ❤

[@Luxe.youtube]

It still asks me for my password after everything, can someone help, I don’t know my password

[@WikiTheTech]

Possibly there is bitlocker key on your C Drive

[@Luxe.youtube]

What’s that?

[@WikiTheTech]

You want save your data or just want to resinstall the window

[@Luxe.youtube]

@Wiki The Tech what is that?

[@WikiTheTech]

There is a password on your c drive

[@MickelWalker-wv1fi]

I have a thinkpad t14 gen 1 with a company login in . I erase the sdd card and reinstall window and when I boot back up the company login is still there. Can you tell me how to remove it. Thanks

[@ayatahmed1373]

My problem is I’m doing it in the correct way it shows me “please wait” but eventually it restarts the thing which I want doesnt showup

[@WikiTheTech]

Try leave the shift button when you see please wait going on and then wait until the phone restarts and I will come on with the blue screen troubleshoot

[@WikiTheTech]

Try and let me know if you still have the problem I will definitely try and get your problem resolved thanks

[@YAZANN97]

@@WikiTheTech bro i have same thing and still take me back blue screen with please wait help me please

[@SMPLE-lw1qm]

Brother you are a life saver

[@bunnybhargavi5773]

It's showing their is a problem in system reset please can you solve this problem

[@WikiTheTech]

A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@rowenacadivida1650]

in reset this pc only appear is addtional free space..what can i do next?

[@WikiTheTech]

Are you just trying to reset or have password to removed

[@jay-zarm]

Thank u so much po I got it.

[@halidstv5655]

The problem I have is whenever I try to delete everything, there's a blue screen and I'm back at the login menu

[@WikiTheTech]

did you try with the Bootable USB

[@halidstv5655]

No I don’t have one

[@WikiTheTech]

@@halidstv5655 www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10 open this url click on download now it will download an media creation tool plug usb of atleast 8 or 16gb. run the file it will help you create bootable usb of windows 10 try and do this on another computer or laptop

[@ruangkata7566]

Nice information. Thank you

[@divyapankaj8476]

This will remove entire data like photos and videos ?

[@WikiTheTech]

yes It will remove everything and it will be like a new computer but if you want to save your data you can take your hard drive out of your machine attach that hard drive to the external hard drive box and then attach that external hard drive box to your other working laptop to retrieve your data in that case it will not ask you for any sort of password or passcode

[@ksea6565]

Then why did it take me to the BIOS?

[@andrilonapduhan3638]

it works for me, thumbs up 👍👍

[@abhishekchandel9223]

Thanks brother for helping me 😌😍😍😍

[@user-sv6iw2et4j]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ksea6565]

It said something about UEFI FIRMWARE??? then the BIOS? WTAF?

[@jerrypark4567]

seriously what the f is all the other videos from othe people trying to do drive me nuts thats what.. thankyou for reinstalling my faith in humanity

[@jerrypark4567]

Question my CPU has been stuck at 99percent for 5 hours what do I do

[@djalexahisar6870]

Bhai data toh nhi delete hota na kbi yeh sb krne se delete ho jaye

[@aridilan5485]

hi my screen dont show restart button

[@WikiTheTech]

Press space bar to see restart button

[@Undercover2378-yi3vc]

Finally after 3 YEARS I CAN GO TO MY LAPTOO

[@taniakader1001]

this tutorial is harmful you loose everything and cant proceed

[@The_gajets]

🥺🥺🥺🥺 You saved me from my mom bro.

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad i helped Dont forget to subscribe my channel

[@taruns1065]

DID ANYONE KEEP THEIR FILES OR NOT

[@WikiTheTech]

Try this A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@kamalcharles8326]

I have a windows 10 tablet but this process doesn't work for me what can I do

[@WikiTheTech]

Attach external keyboard see if that work If not sent me the model jumber of your tablet

[@bigfamilyaffair]

My issue is that I logon with my fingerprint but it wouldn't recognize it. I had to login with my pin and I don't remember it. This video didn't help me as I don't want to remove any apps or files.

[@WikiTheTech]

Try the same process and click on keep my files. Thanks

[@queentee65]

I tried doing this at least three times. You never said what would happen if we chose to keep my files. Also, it says to enter password for this account. I cant if i dont remember it.

[@queentee65]

Which account are they refering to? Its my own personal pc

[@Kate-ye6cc]

hi after the keep my files option. it only redirects to my account which is demanding a password. i dont know what to.do. i plcaed all of my assword and nothung happens

[@WikiTheTech]

Is that outlook account ?

[@Kate-ye6cc]

i'm not really sure

[@Kate-ye6cc]

now it is stuck on support assist

[@WikiTheTech]

If that’s an outlook account you can use someone’s working computer open outlook.com try forgot your password it will ask for some kind of authentication kind of like your cell phone number to send you a code so you will be able to reset your password it’s just in case you happen to reset it successfully then use the new password on the laptop you were trying to remove the password if that will not work then just replace the hard drive and you will be good to go I’ll try make a bootable USB of windows 10 and Boutier laptop or computer with the USB then you will be able to successfully reinstall your operating system

[@WikiTheTech]

@@Kate-ye6cc if that is logistically your account then you should be able to reset your password using some other computer if you could do that successfully and then you just need to sign in with the new password and if not then you might have to make a bootable USB or Windows 10 and then you can try booting up your laptop or computer with windows 10 USB that’s how you can successfully reset your password it’s just in case you were not able to do that let me know thanks

[@eclipse5715]

Ok sir thanks. I will do that the same. I hope will work

[@Chris-ny1xo]

Why is my window 10 keep restarting please help

[@WikiTheTech]

Try boot in safe mode by press F8 key

[@WikiTheTech]

And remove unnecessary software’s

[@gayathriarumugam6450]

thank you so much, its help me a lot

[@Wi_KiJomPom]

He is awesome trust me subscribe him for more

[@chiragbhargava3941]

it really works thanks for your help 🙏

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad I helped Please do not forget to subscribe my channel Thanks

[@aleeka99]

Ugh it doesn’t worrrrkkk

[@roshansilva7144]

Thank you Sooo much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad I helped Please don’t forget to subscribe my channel?

[@-stayinzambia8950]

when i try to sign in, i type my PIN. The pin box can only accept 0-9 but cannot accept any letter. Since my password contains some letters, i cannot log in windows. What is the solution?

[@WikiTheTech]

A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@-stayinzambia8950]

@@WikiTheTech i have re-install that system from scratch.

[@jeevamk7304]

I have dought in cloud method its not came they ask a rest passWord waht can i do

[@WikiTheTech]

If you are not worried about your data Go a head create a bootable USB and get that laptop boot with that usb and proceed with the installation no more password

[@creativecode530]

Thank you so much for your help... I m from India means thanks from India (budhabhumi).

[@SsundeeBestMoment]

Thanks it helps me a lot papá le laat khane se Bacha liya love from Nepal

[@WikiTheTech]

Haha good one

[@anewor1398]

Thank you so much.This video is a very big help to me.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad I helped Don’t forget to subscribe my channel

[@taruns1065]

Hmm did u keep the files or not

[@bossofallsources]

Thank you. You the only one they did something that actually worked. Thx computer genuis ❤

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad i helped

[@YTdude562]

Do I need internet connection for this to work

[@WikiTheTech]

At one point it will ask you for Local install and cloud install For local install you do not need internet and cloud install yes you need internet

[@YTdude562]

@@WikiTheTech thank you for replying

[@curiosaementis7151]

where is the part that you wont lose any data or file, this is BS!

[@WikiTheTech]

2:37 please take the video there you will see that option it will show you what will be removed and what will stay

[@curiosaementis7151]

I know but you need to input the password that we forgot and the reason why we wasted our time watching your video in the first place, you wont get a subscriber by doing this kind of BS!

[@WikiTheTech]

@@curiosaementis7151 are you trying on windows 10 OR 11 On Windows 11 it does asked for the password on windows 10 it doesn’t If it’s even it’s asking for the password on windows 10 there could be some sort of settings you did in your OS But still if you are facing trouble I can give you one more solution if you want let me know please

[@WikiTheTech]

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[@tercoloko]

Imma try this if it fucks everythin up there was no way i was gonna log in anyway

[@sabelowlanga8070]

Thank you so much for your help l really appreciate

[@WikiTheTech]

I am glad I helped you out Please do not forget to subscribe my channel

[@archanaa810]

i forgot my laptop password and the outlook password can i do i can't retrieve my outlook id which is connected to my laptop

[@WikiTheTech]

A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@stevepl6198]

I need help trying to reset my pin but I do not understand how to boot to USB mine is uefi not like the one you show and i could use the help

[@WikiTheTech]

Try creating bootable usb with Rufus it support uefi/ non-uefi mode

[@lathaorange8732]

Awsm....I got it....tq

[@WikiTheTech]

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[@mohammad4714]

Thanks brother my problem is solved

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad my video help you don’t for please don’t forget to subscribe my channel

[@treborhammer9652]

wow that was very easy thank you !!!

[@WikiTheTech]

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[@sreelekshmib1925]

@@WikiTheTech while doing this again asking the password

[@maisonduchef]

Are you serious 😵‍💫 You said in the thumbnail ( No data loss ) So what do I need to understand between thumbnail, title and video content (totally no relation at all) I just lost these minutes from my life

[@WikiTheTech]

Yes sir if you will click on keep my files you will not lose your data

[@PagliaroMark]

@@WikiTheTech not true that still requires the password that we are locked out from. Did you even click it ?

[@WikiTheTech]

@@PagliaroMark this video is only for the people who they forgot their local user password its not about your outlook account password

[@PagliaroMark]

@@WikiTheTech What outlook ?

[@WikiTheTech]

@@PagliaroMark when you sign in your windows with microsoft account it can be Outlook account Hotmail account live account in that case reset windows will ask you password again and again

[@valveman12]

You cannot "Keep my Files" without the Windows Password.

[@WikiTheTech]

Yes sir you can

[@valveman12]

@@WikiTheTech Ah, no you can't. I just tried it! Keeps asking for the password to proceed.

[@WikiTheTech]

@@valveman12 you must be using outlook account that’s why it’s asking for password again and again

[@valveman12]

@@WikiTheTech What is the point of having a password If you can download anything you want from a windows machine? Where is the security? BTW: Not using an outlook account...

[@mcmcgamer607]

Does this process remove everything??pla answer me😢

[@WikiTheTech]

Yes

[@abdallaomarwehlie4951]

Genius man thanks😊❤

[@Vibeditz33]

Man I'm stuck on just a moment

[@Wi_KiJomPom]

reboot it and try again hopefully it will start move on

[@rohithm6428]

Its trouble shoot is not showing

[@theinspiringengineer-scien6393]

Not much good if it going to wipe all my files!!!!!!

[@WikiTheTech]

Try this then A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@Crazy10207]

Thanks 😊 so much

[@Aishwal]

❤ Thank you so much brother ❤

[@gitaumucciz8398]

What if you it asks you to sign in to cision emai

[@WikiTheTech]

Go reset your password of that email account

[@gitaumucciz8398]

And if you don't have one cause I have tried to sign up for it ,it is hard

[@WikiTheTech]

@@gitaumucciz8398 are you talking about sign in while setting up your windows

[@gitaumucciz8398]

Yeaah I have followed everything but it doesn't show the option of I don't have Internet option

[@WikiTheTech]

Then disconnect your device from internet it will not ask you to sign in

[@chinchini2039]

Very help full

[@lofichill3000]

It’s deleted the app in the pc I download?

[@WikiTheTech]

Yes it will delete the apps in any case Because windows be will reinstalled thats why

[@shamimhossan8013]

Bro help me my device is offline and i can't reset 100% complete my pc so what i am doing

[@WikiTheTech]

A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@srshantoreview520]

Thanks brother ❤❤

[@May14287]

IT WONT WORK PLEASE HELP MEEE

[@Julesssss03]

When i do shift and restart its not working

[@WikiTheTech]

Please hold until it says please wait then let it restarts

[@Julesssss03]

@@WikiTheTech still not working idk ehy

[@RakeshYenumula.]

@@Julesssss03 check your keyboard

[@spirituallyrich5517]

I need help . Windows issues

[@WikiTheTech]

What’s the problem you are having right now

[@spirituallyrich5517]

Logo loop

[@WikiTheTech]

@@spirituallyrich5517 did you try this video

[@spirituallyrich5517]

@@WikiTheTech yes didn't work

[@spirituallyrich5517]

Did repairs still blank

[@leekon7541]

Asking password 😭

[@leekon7541]

I forgot password ya.

[@WikiTheTech]

A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@RudolphButler]

What happens if i choosed cloud download?

[@WikiTheTech]

Nothing it will ask for wifi or internet connectivity to download OS online and proceed with the installation

[@sandhyarani3697]

I am not getting power button only current password box is showing... What to do

[@WikiTheTech]

You are possibly logged in with Outlook Account Try Shut it down first then press the power button and right away press and hold shift button see if it takes you to the troubleshoot mode if not then force shut down and turn it on couple of times it will take you to the troubleshoot mode

[@wawanaples5451]

thanks

[@sudeepc659]

I will try it know

[@endritshala5748]

Thanks!

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad I helped please don’t forget to subscribe my channel

[@fermunoz3838]

It says no data loss because he had no data to lose, but jf you do, then this dont work

[@WikiTheTech]

Try this then brother A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@nabiilahiis2107]

Thanks alot

[@infected7258]

It’s been on 99% for the last hour, you know what I can do?

[@WikiTheTech]

Since its been already reset means you fo need your data Follow this A lot of ways If you do not need your data Install new windows with bootable usb If you need data attached Take out the hard drive Put your hard drive in external usb hard drive box Attach your hard drive with working computer take out your data Put it back into your laptop Install new window with bootable usb

[@hanyaluahanhati2013]

Thanks bro loveyou ❤️

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad I helped you Please don’t forget to subscribe my channel

[@nisaangrr7462]

akhirnyaa bisaa, bng terima kasih bnyakkk

[@itslifestylewithbri]

Not working.

[@WikiTheTech]

Is there any outlook account in your laptop

[@Khudaenoor396]

Wow it's work

[@dwight00001]

Thank you

[@WikiTheTech]

Glad I help you please do not forget to subscribe my channel