Windows 10 users who forgot the password of a user account cannot sign in to that account anymore. Certain options are provided to reset the password depending on the account type and other parameters such as whether it is a work account managed by an IT department or a home account.
Windows 10 supports two main account types: local accounts and Microsoft accounts. Local accounts exist only on the device, Microsoft accounts globally.
The account type determines whether it is possible to reset an account password. The solution is straightforward for Microsoft accounts as it is possible to reset the account password online.
Windows 10 users may start the password reset on the sign-in page by selecting "I forgot my password" on the sign-in screen.
This loads the "Recover your account" screen with a captcha, and then the "Verify your identity" screen to enter a security code sent to the linked email address or phone number.
Microsoft account owners may reset passwords online as well. Just visit the Recover your account page on https://account.live.com/ and follow the instructions to do so.
Additional information is available on this Microsoft account support. We have published a detailed guide on resetting a Microsoft account password.
Microsoft implemented one official way to reset a local account password in Windows 10 version . The method does not work by default as it has a requirement: security questions.
Here is thes steps you need to follow
Once that is out of the way, a reset password option is displayed on the sign-in screen for that local account. Just answer the three security questions to reset the account passwords.
Windows 10 supports two main account types: local accounts and Microsoft accounts. Local accounts exist only on the device, Microsoft accounts globally.
The account type determines whether it is possible to reset an account password. The solution is straightforward for Microsoft accounts as it is possible to reset the account password online.
Resetting a Windows 10 Microsoft account password
Windows 10 users may start the password reset on the sign-in page by selecting "I forgot my password" on the sign-in screen.
This loads the "Recover your account" screen with a captcha, and then the "Verify your identity" screen to enter a security code sent to the linked email address or phone number.
Microsoft account owners may reset passwords online as well. Just visit the Recover your account page on https://account.live.com/ and follow the instructions to do so.
Additional information is available on this Microsoft account support. We have published a detailed guide on resetting a Microsoft account password.
Resetting a local account password
Microsoft implemented one official way to reset a local account password in Windows 10 version . The method does not work by default as it has a requirement: security questions.
Here is thes steps you need to follow
- Use Windows-I to open the Settings application.
- Go to Accounts > Sign-in Options.
- Select the "Password" section on the page that opens.
- Select "update your security questions".
- Type the account password on the prompt that opens.
- Add three security questions and answers to the local account on the next page.
- Select finish to complete the process.
Once that is out of the way, a reset password option is displayed on the sign-in screen for that local account. Just answer the three security questions to reset the account passwords.
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