The following procedure describes how to configure a security policy setting for only a domain controller from the domain controller. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. Is this page helpful? If you forgot or lost your password for Windows 10, Windows 8.
To get started, choose your version of Windows from the tabs below. Under Password , select Change and follow the directions. For more info on local standard vs. If you added security questions when you set up your local account for Windows 11, then you can answer security questions to sign back in. Select the Reset password link on the sign-in screen. If you're using a work device that's on a network, you may not see an option to reset your password or PIN.
In that case, contact your administrator. Note: If you don't see security questions after you select the Reset password link, make sure your device name isn't the same as your local user account name the name you see when you sign in. To see your device name, right-click Start , select System , and scroll to the Device specifications section. If the device name is the same as your account name, you can create a new administrator account , sign in as an administrator, and then rename your PC when you view your device name, you can also rename it.
On the sign-in screen, type your Microsoft account name if it's not already displayed. If there are multiple accounts on the computer, choose the one you want to reset. Below the password text box, select I forgot my password.
Follow the steps to reset your password. For more info, see Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password. If you're still having trouble signing to your account, see more solutions in Troubleshoot problems signing in. Under Password , select the Change button and follow the steps. If you added security questions when you set up your local account for Windows 10, then you have at least version and you can answer security questions to sign back in. To see your device name, right-click Start in the taskbar, select System , and scroll to the Device specifications section.
For versions of Windows 10 earlier than , local account passwords can't be reset because there are no security questions. You can reset your device to choose a new password, however this option will permanently delete your data, programs, and settings.
If you've backed up your files you'll be able to restore your deleted files. For more information, see Recovery options in Windows To reset your device, which will delete data, programs, and settings:. Warning: Resetting your device will permanently delete data, programs, and settings. If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. For more info, see How to reset your Microsoft account password. If you still can't sign in, you must reinstall Windows.
For Windows RT 8. If you forget or lose your password, see Reset your password above to reset or recover it. Should you choose to customize your users' password security settings, their existing passwords will be grandfathered until they are reset either by the account administrator or the user. Select a user to edit and click Reset Password.
You can select the 3-day Expiration Interval to force a reset for all users in 3 days if you're OK with waiting that long. The Password Complexity Description will display to the user when creating or resetting a new password:.
Available Settings Before we talk about settings available, let's get on the same page with some definitions: Password Expiration: This is an account level setting, selected by a Alchemer account administrator, that will automatically expire passwords after a certain time interval Password Reset: A password reset is a manual action taken by either the account administrator or the user to change the user's password Password Security Setting Options Password Expiration Expiration Interval: Set a time interval for password expiration e.
You are responsible for this content, so make sure the rules are properly conveyed. Compatible with: Windows 10, 8. You will boot the target computer via a new created reset disk.
Please click here to know about how to change the boot order of your computer. After changing it successfully, please remember to save your setting and then restart your PC. That is, Renee PassNow will convert the Microsoft account to a local account and the data or files inside it will still exist. Besides, you can also create a new administrator to quickly access your PC.
You are able to change the password of target account with this new created administrator. Amanda J. Brook : Microsoft account is a crucial part in Windows Only when you have a Microsoft account can you Computer Keeps Restarting? Possible Reasons and Solutions! Brook : Windows is important in our daily life.
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