How to Reset a Forgotten Windows Password

How to Reset a Forgotten Windows Password

Locked out of your PC? Here’s how to get back in:

Option 1: Microsoft Account

  1. Go to https://account.live.com/password/reset
  2. Reset your password online

Option 2: Local Account

  1. Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt
  2. Use the command:
  3. net user yourusername newpassword
💡 Still can’t access it? Use a bootable password recovery tool like Hiren’s Boot CD.

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