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Isaaccom
Apr 10, 2025Iron Contributor
Forgot local administrator password Windows 10 without disk, How to reset?
Hello everyone, I recently encountered a super headache and came to the forum for help. I have an old Windows 10 desktop computer at home. I installed the system for my family a few years ago. As a ...
BrantleyAsh
Apr 10, 2025Iron Contributor
If you forget the login password of Windows 10 local account, there are 3 simple ways available!
Method 1: Use a Windows 10 password reset disk
- On the login interface, when you enter the wrong password, you will see a prompt to "Reset password".
- Click "Reset password" and the system will guide you to insert the password reset disk you created before.
- Follow the wizard to set a new password.
Method 2: Use a Microsoft account
On the login interface, click the "I forgot my password" link (if you are logged in with a Microsoft account).
Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your Microsoft account password on the web page. Then use the new password to log in to Windows 10 (it will be synchronized automatically).
Method 3: Use Windows 10 password reset tool
- Use a bootable Live CD/USB to start the computer. You need to make it on a bootable device (such as a USB drive), which can be made by downloading related tools from the official website.
- After booting to the program interface, it will automatically detect the locked Windows system.
- Select the local account you want to unlock, and then click the "Reset Password" button to reset the password.
- Restart the computer and log in to Windows 10 using the newly set password.
I am sure one of the three methods should work for you if you forgot Windows 10 local administrator password. Please give a try now