Reset | Password

For a visual walkthrough on resetting a forgotten Windows password using the command prompt:

If locked out and without a disk, you can sometimes use the command net user [username] [newpassword] via the Advanced Boot Options (Safe Mode with Command Prompt). Reset password

At the sign-in screen, select I forgot my password and follow the prompts to verify your identity online. For a visual walkthrough on resetting a forgotten

Enter your email address or username. The system will send a unique, time-limited reset token or link to your registered email or mobile number. The system will send a unique, time-limited reset

The method varies based on your account type (Microsoft vs. Local):

If you created a reset disk previously, insert the USB, click Reset password on the login screen, and follow the wizard.

On the login page, select the link typically labeled Forgot Password or "Reset Password".