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PeterPetersen
Mar 19, 2025Iron Contributor
How do I reset forgotten administrator password in windows 10?
Hello everyone! I recently encountered a problem, that is, I forgot administrator password on Windows 10, and now I can't log in to the computer. I tried several methods, but none of them worked. I h...
IowaCornfield
Mar 19, 2025Iron Contributor
If you have a second account with administrative privileges, you might be able to use that to reset forgotten Administrator password in Windows 10 computer:
- Log in to the alternate admin account.
- Open the Control Panel and then go to "User Accounts."
- Select the account you need to reset and click "Change the password."
Bonus Tips:
Always keep a backup of important files! Use OneDrive or an external drive.
Consider using password management tools in the future; they can save your hide!