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This guide covers everything from creating a strong password to legally recovering a forgotten one.
How to use: Restart your PC and press F8 repeatedly before the Windows logo appears. Select Safe Mode from the menu. If the Administrator account appears on the login screen, log in and use the Control Panel > User Accounts to reset your primary account's password.
Type an incorrect password to trigger the "Reset password" link under the password box. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Password Reset Wizard to set a new password. Microsoft Support 3. System Restore
- Restart your computer and press
F8repeatedly until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears. - Select "Safe Mode" and log in with the Administrator account.
- Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Manage another account > select your account > Reset password.