Win 10 Password No Longer Accepted After Update

[Bcaklery]

The computer was updated a few hours ago but it no longer accepts my previous password. I didn't change the password at all. How do I manage to solve the problem? Any suggestion?

 

[Spectre]

Some details of the operating system would help .

 

[little_pob]

The computer was updated a few hours ago but it no longer accepts my previous password. I didn't change the password at all. How do I manage to solve the problem? Any suggestion?

If it's linked to an MS account follow the steps on this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026971/microsoft-account-how-to-reset-your-password

If it's a local password try: 6 Ways to Reset Forgotten Windows 10 password for Administrator or Microsoft Account

Be wary of any software you download to reset your Windows password. Try the other methods first. If you do end up needing to download a password reset tool, make sure you scan it throughly with antivirus and antimalware tools before you run it.

 

[Bcaklery]

Some details of the operating system would help .

It is Windows 10 64 bit

P.S it seems a local account. No MS account associated with the computer

 

[Vakertk]

If it's linked to an MS account follow the steps on this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026971/microsoft-account-how-to-reset-your-password

If it's a local password try: 6 Ways to Reset Forgotten Windows 10 password for Administrator or Microsoft Account

Be wary of any software you download to reset your Windows password. Try the other methods first. If you do end up needing to download a password reset tool, make sure you scan it throughly with antivirus and antimalware tools before you run it.

You can reset the password on outlook.com if you logged in with Microsoft account. Or you need to make a password reset disk to change the password.

 

[Bcaklery]

You can reset the password on outlook.com if you logged in with Microsoft account. Or you need to make a password reset disk to change the password.

Thanks, Vakertk. Will check the methods in post.

 

[emily656]

If it's linked to an MS account follow the steps on this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026971/microsoft-account-how-to-reset-your-password

If it's a local password try: 6 Ways to Reset Forgotten Windows 10 password for Administrator or Microsoft Account

Be wary of any software you download to reset your Windows password. Try the other methods first. If you do end up needing to download a password reset tool, make sure you scan it throughly with antivirus and antimalware tools before you run it.

my wife is the admin. on the computer, she forgot the password to get into the computer, it says wrong password, then hint then reset. I tried to reset. but my usb isn't the right kind. is there a way to get in without the usb password reset , or can I use my other one somehow? I tried some free windows password rest tool like ntapassword or savewrin, but i don't know how to use it, can you help?

 

[owen]

Could you take the system back before the update.

Den

 

[chookey]

Could you take the system back before the update.

Den

How would that help his wife remember her password?

 

[emily656]

If it's linked to an MS account follow the steps on this link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026971/microsoft-account-how-to-reset-your-password

If it's a local password try: 6 Ways to Reset Forgotten Windows 10 password for Administrator or Microsoft Account

Be wary of any software you download to reset your Windows password. Try the other methods first. If you do end up needing to download a password reset tool, make sure you scan it throughly with antivirus and antimalware tools before you run it.

I found http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/ will tell you all. You need another PC to make that disk or that USB-stick. Then boot from it. Let's hope they didn't password-protect the BIOS and set it to 'boot from hard disc only'.

 

[chookey]

I had to clear a password 2 days ago. I used Trinity Rescue Kit which I have used in the past. It's a linux cd and is free and you use the winpass feature. Instruction videos on youtube.

 

[Sakery]

I found http://pogostick.net/~pnh/ntpasswd/ will tell you all. You need another PC to make that disk or that USB-stick. Then boot from it. Let's hope they didn't password-protect the BIOS and set it to 'boot from hard disc only'.

I got it,and found a password recovery tool with a similar function Windows 10 Password Reset Tool - Reset Win 10 Password in Seconds
It is even more powerful than Ntpasswd.