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Forgot Windows 10 password and can't login in my laptop
I’ve been in the same situation, so I feel your pain! If you’ve forgotten your Windows 10 password and can’t access your laptop, there are a couple of ways to reset it without losing your files:
(1) Use Microsoft Account Recovery: If your Surface is linked to a Microsoft account, you can go to the Microsoft password reset page on another device. Follow the steps to recover your account. Once you reset your password, you can log back in and access everything as usual.
(2) Offline Password Reset: If you're using a local account and don’t have any recovery options available, a tool like Offline NT Password & Registry Editor can help reset Windows 10 forgotten password without wiping your data. It involves booting from a USB and running the tool to remove the password, but it’s a bit more technical.
Either way, I’d recommend checking out the official Microsoft support page for detailed recovery options.
Hopefully, one of these methods gets you back in without having to reset everything!