Windows 10 reset local admin password

Use the following instructions to reset your local account password. Your local account signs you in on your device offline, but it doesn’t link to your other devices. For a more complete experience, we recommend you sign in with a Microsoft account to access services like Outlook, Skype, and OneDrive on any of your devices. If you forgot your Windows 11 password, the easiest way to get back into your account is to reset the password for your Microsoft account. 

Reset local account password for Windows 11

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.

After you’ve entered an incorrect password:

1. Select the Reset password link on the sign-in screen. If you use a PIN instead, see PIN sign-in issues. 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.

2. Answer your security questions.

3. Enter a new password.

4. Sign in as usual with the new password.

Use the following instructions to reset your local account password. Your local account signs you in on your device offline, but it doesn’t link to your other devices. For a more complete experience, we recommend you sign in with a Microsoft account to access services like Outlook, Skype, and OneDrive on any of your devices. If you forgot your Windows 10 password, the easiest way to get back into your account is to reset the password for your Microsoft account. 

Reset local account password for Windows 10, version 1803 and beyond

If you added security questions when you set up your local account for Windows 10, then you have at least version 1803 and you can answer security questions to sign back in.

After you’ve entered an incorrect password:

1. Select the Reset password link on the sign-in screen. If you use a PIN instead, see PIN sign-in issues. 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.

2. Answer your security questions.

3. Enter a new password.

4. Sign in as usual with the new password.

Reset local account password for Windows 10, before version 1803

For versions of Windows 10 earlier than 1803, 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:

1. Press the Shift key while you select the Power  button > Restart in the lower-right corner of the screen.

2. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.

3. Select Remove everything.

Содержание

• Сброс пароля «Администратора»
  • Способ 1: Системная оснастка
  • Способ 2: «Командная строка»
  • Способ 3: Загрузка с установочного носителя
  • Заключение
• Вопросы и ответы

В Windows 10 существует пользователь, который обладает исключительными правами на доступ к ресурсам системы и операции с ними. К его помощи обращаются при возникновении проблем, а также для того, чтобы совершить некоторые действия, требующие повышенных привилегий. В некоторых случаях использование этой учетной записи становится невозможным по причине утраты пароля.

Сброс пароля «Администратора»

По умолчанию пароль для входа в данную учетную запись имеет нулевое значение, то есть пуст. Если же он был изменен (установлен), а потом благополучно утерян, могут возникнуть проблемы при выполнении некоторых операций. Например, задачи в «Планировщике», которые должны запускаться от имени Администратора, окажутся неработоспособными. Разумеется, вход в систему этому пользователю также будет закрыт. Далее мы разберем способы сброса пароля для учетной записи с именем «Администратор».

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Способ 1: Системная оснастка

В Виндовс имеется раздел управления учетными записями, в котором можно быстро изменить некоторые параметры, в том числе и пароль. Для того чтобы воспользоваться ее функциями, необходимо иметь права администратора (должен быть выполнен вход в «учетку» с соответствующими правами).

1. Нажимаем правой кнопкой мыши на значок «Пуск» и переходим к пункту «Управление компьютером».
   
2. Раскрываем ветку с локальными пользователями и группами и жмем на папку «Пользователи».

   

3. Справа находим «Администратора», нажимаем на него ПКМ и выбираем пункт «Задать пароль».

   

4. В окне с предупреждением системы жмем «Продолжить».

   
5. Оставляем оба поля ввода пустыми и ОК.

   

Теперь можно войти в систему под «Администратором» без пароля. Стоит отметить, что в некоторых случаях отсутствие этих данных может приводить к ошибке «Недопустим пустой пароль» и ей подобным. Если это ваша ситуация, внесите в поля ввода какое-нибудь значение (только не забудьте его потом).

Способ 2: «Командная строка»

В «Командной строке» (консоли) можно выполнять некоторые операции с системными параметрами и файлами без использования графического интерфейса.

1. Запускаем консоль с администраторскими правами.

   Подробнее: Запуск «Командной строки» от имени администратора в Windows 10

2. Вводим строчку

   net user Администратор ""

   И нажимаем ENTER.

   

Если требуется задать пароль (не пустой), вводим его между кавычками.

net user Администратор "54321"

Изменения вступят в силу немедленно.

Способ 3: Загрузка с установочного носителя

Для того чтобы прибегнуть к данному методу, нам понадобится диск или флешка с той же версией Виндовс, что установлена на нашем компьютере.

Подробнее:
Руководство по созданию загрузочной флешки с Windows 10
Настраиваем BIOS для загрузки с флешки

1. Загружаем ПК с созданного накопителя и в стартовом окне нажимаем «Далее».
   
2. Идем в раздел восстановления системы.

   

3. В запущенной среде восстановления переходим в блок устранения неисправностей.

   

4. Запускаем консоль.

   

5. Далее вызываем редактор системного реестра, введя команду

   regedit

   Жмем клавишу ENTER.

   

6. Кликаем по ветке

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
   

   Открываем меню «Файл» в верхней части интерфейса и выбираем пункт «Загрузить куст».

   

7. Используя «Проводник», переходим по пути, указанному ниже

   Системный диск\Windows\System32\config

   Среда восстановления меняет буквы дисков по неизвестному алгоритму, поэтому системному разделу чаще всего присваивается литера D.

   

8. Открываем файл с именем «SYSTEM».

   

9. Присваиваем какое-нибудь название создаваемому разделу и жмем ОК.

   

10. Открываем ветку

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

    Затем также раскрываем только что созданный раздел и нажимаем на папку «Setup».

    

11. Двойным кликом открываем свойства ключа

    CmdLine

    В поле «Значение» вносим следующее:

    cmd.exe

    

12. Также присваиваем значение «2» параметру

    Setup Type
    

13. Выделяем наш созданный ранее раздел.

    

    В меню «Файл» выбираем выгрузку куста.

    

    Нажимаем «Да».

    

14. Закрываем окно редактора реестра и выполняем в консоли

    exit
    

15. Перезагружаем машину (можно нажать кнопку выключения в среде восстановления) и загружаемся в обычном режиме (не с флешки).

    

После загрузки вместо экрана блокировки мы увидим окно «Командной строки».

1. Выполняем в консоли знакомую нам уже команду сброса пароля

   net user Администратор “”

   

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2. Далее нужно восстановить ключи реестра. Открываем редактор.
   
3. Идем в ветку

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup

   Указанным выше способом убираем значение ключа (должно быть пустым)

   CmdLine

   Для параметра

   Setup Type

   Задаем значение «0».

   

4. Выходим из редактора реестра (просто закрываем окно) и завершаем работу консоли командой

   exit
   

Этими действия мы сбросили пароль «Администратора». Также можно задать для него свое значение (между кавычек).

Заключение

При изменении или сбросе пароля для учетной записи «Администратор» следует помнить о том, что этот пользователь является почти «богом» в системе. Если его правами воспользуются злоумышленники, у них не будет никаких ограничений на изменение файлов и параметров. Именно поэтому рекомендуется после использования отключить эту «учетку» в соответствующей оснастке (см. статью по ссылке выше).

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Have you forgotten your Windows 10 user account password? Or are you unable to access your password-locked Windows computer? Not to worry, we will cover all your problems!

Whether you lost your password or locked out from your system, we will help you with solutions that will allow you to reset your Windows 10/11 password.

We will cover how to reset your Windows 10 password using Command Prompt. As a bonus, we will also share the easiest automated way to recover your Windows 10 password. Make sure to read and follow the steps carefully.

Option 1: Resetting Windows 10/11 Password using Command Prompt While Logged In

To reset local admin password Windows 10 using Command Prompt, first, we will cover how you can do it when you are currently logged into the system.

To use this method, we will assume the following scenario:

• You are currently logged in to your Windows 10 computer.
• Your account is an administrator account.

NOTE: If you are sure that the above scenario does not match you, please skip this method.

Now, to reset the Windows 10 password command prompt way, follow the below steps:

STEP 1. Confirming Admin Privileges

The first step is to ensure the account you are logged in is an admin account. You can do this by:

Open CMD using start-menu or by pressing Win Key + R.

Once you open the CMD, enter the command whoami; this will tell you the currently logged-in user.

The underlined text shows the current username that is logged in.

After that, enter the command net user username that will list the information about the current local account

After entering the command, see the local group memberships section. If it states the Administrator group, then your current logged-in account is an administrator account.

STEP 2. Resetting the Password

Once you have confirmed that the logged-in account is an administrator privilege account, you can type net user username newpassword command into your cmd.

STEP 3. Password Reset Complete

Voila! You have done it. After executing the last command, your current account password is reset with the new one. You can log in to your Windows 10 with the new password.

Option 2: Resetting Windows 10/11 Password using Command Prompt without Logged In (Locked Out)

The first method we covered had strict restrictions on being logged in the system. But what to do if you are not logged in? Don’t worry. We have got your back.

If you want to reset your Windows 10 password using Command Prompt without being logged in, there are two ways:

1. Using Windows 10 Safe Mode option to access CMD.
2. Using Installation Disk to access CMD.

2.1. Reset Windows 10/11 Local Admin Password Using Safe Mode to Access CMD

The safe mode option in Windows 10 allows you to skip the user login screen and access the cmd. Follow the below steps to reset Windows 10 password using Command Prompt in Safe Mode:

STEP 1. Turn on your computer

STEP 2. Restarting in Safe Mode

On reaching the login screen, click on the Power button at the bottom and hold the Shift key while choosing the Restart option. After restart, Windows 10 will ask you if you wish to enter the safe mode boot.

STEP 3. Select Troubleshoot Option from Advanced Boot Options

Accessing Troubleshoot screen is essential. It allows the management of bootup problems.

STEP 4. Select Advanced Options in the Troubleshoot Screen

STEP 5. Click on Startup Settings in Advanced Option Screen

STEP 6. Restart Using Startup Settings

STEP 7. Choose Safe Mode Option

After restarting, multiple options will be on the screen. Press 4 and click on the Enter button.

STEP 8. Choose Safe Mode Option

After restarting, the Windows will open with a CMD and administrator account privileges in safe mode.

STEP 9. Reset Password Through Command

The command prompt is opened in safe mode. Just enter the command net user username newpassword, and it will reset the Windows 10 password with a new one.

2.2. Reset Windows 10/11 Local Admin Password Using Installation Disk to Access CMD

If you cannot reset your Windows 10 password through the safe mode CMD option, we have another method for you. To make that work, you need a Windows 10 installation disk.

Follow the below steps to reset Windows 10 password using Command Prompt with an installation disk:

STEP 1. Boot System with the Installation Disk

First, you need to add the Windows 10 installation disk into your computer’s CD/DVD ROM and restart your system. The computer will automatically boot the installation disk, but if it does not, just go to BIOS and change boot settings.

STEP 2. Open CMD Window

After the computer boots up, just press Shift + F10 from your keyboard. It will result in opening the CMD window.

STEP 3. Type move d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe.bak command in CMD

Make sure to replace “d:” with your system drive letter. The output will show that 1 file is moved.

STEP 4. Type d:\windows\system32\cmd.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe command in CMD

After pressing enter, you will see the ‘1 file copied’ message as output.

STEP 5. Type wpeutil reboot command in CMD

After entering the command, hit enter and restart the system. Make sure to remove the installation disk from the system.

STEP 6. Select Ease of Access Icon

After the system restarts and reaches the Windows 10 login screen, select the Ease of Access option in the bottom right corner.

STEP 7. Reset Password in the “utilman.exe” window

In the utilman.exe window, enter the command net user username newpassword. It will reset the older password with a new one.

STEP 8. Revert “utilman.exe” Back

After the password has been reset, you need to revert the “utilman.exe” file. To do this, reinsert the installation disk and restart the system. Upon restart, press Shift + F10 from your keyboard. You will be able to see the CMD screen again. Enter the following commands in order:

ren utilman.exe cmd.exe
ren utilman.exe.bak utilman.exe
wpeutil reboot

After restart, remove the installation disk and use your system.

Bonus: The Easiest Way to Reset Windows 10/11 Forgotten Password

Suppose you can not reset Windows 10 password from the CMD method. In that case, we have an intuitive and easier way for you.

PassFab 4WinKey is a 3-step Windows password recovery tool. Using this, you can quickly recover or reset your Windows 10 password.

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Almost 2,568,000 users around the world recommend PassFab 4WinKey. It has impressive features that can help you not only with password recovery but other options as well.

Key Features

• Allows you to remove Windows 10 passwords on any of your user accounts.
• Allows you to reset Windows 10 passwords on any of the user accounts.
• Allows you to delete your Windows 10 user account, even if you don’t remember the password.
• Allows you to create a new Windows 10 account without being logged in to the system.

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Follow the below steps to reset Windows 10 Password using PassFab 4WinKey:

STEP 1. Launch PassFab 4Winkey

Download the software and launch it from another system from which you are not locked out.

STEP 2. Select Boot Media and Click Next

Here, you can select CD/DVD or USB Flash Drive, depending upon what you possess. Here, a USB Flash Drive will be used. After selecting the USB Flash Drive, click Next.

STEP 3. Wait for Software to Complete Burning Bootable Disk

STEP 4. Insert the USB Drive into Your Locked Computer

After the software burn disk is complete, turn on your locked computer. Make sure to plug the USB drive in before turning it on, and press the F12 or ESC option to access the Boot menu.

Note: If these keys did not give you access to the Boot menu, please check for the Boot startup keys for your system model.

STEP 5. Select USB from Boot Menu of BIOS Setup

Select the Boot menu in the BIOS settings, then select boot device priority settings. After accessing the settings, make your USB drive as 1st Boot Device priority. After selecting, press F10, and the system will restart.

STEP 6. Select Your OS from Interface Screen

After restarting, the system will boot the PassFab 4Winkey interface. Select the OS through which you are locked out.

STEP 7. Reset Your Windows User Account Password

Choose the user account you wish to reset your password from, and then select the “Reset Account Password” feature. Then, enter your new password.

STEP 8. Click the Reboot Button

After clicking on the Reboot button, remove the USB device. Your system will boot up with your Windows OS, and you can enter the newly resettled password to sign in. Read our 4WinKey Review here.

Conclusion

Now you know how you can reset passwords in Windows 10/11 using CMD. We focused on two ways: reset password when you are not locked out and the other to reset password even if you are completely locked out.

Out of all the solutions, the most convenient and more accessible was to reset using PassFab 4WinKey software, which is more accessible even for a novice user.

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Forgetting your computer’s login password happens to the best of us. In this busy life, we tend to forget a lot of things and password to our PC is one of them. You must be thinking now you need a USB software or reset disk to unlock your computer. Well, you don’t need any of it!

You can reset local Admin password for Windows 10 even without a USB or disk.

In this post, we have listed a couple of ways to reset local administrator password on Windows 10.

Methods to Reset Windows 10 Local Admin Password:

• Use Local Admin account to reset Windows 10 password
• Safe Mode To Reset Local Administrator Password Windows 10 password

Method 1:  Use Local Admin Account to Reset Windows 10 Password

This method will work if you can access alternative sign-in options such as administrator account or PIN or picture password. If you have any of these two, then follow the steps:

Step 1: On the lock screen of your Windows 10, under the password box, locate Sign-in Options.

Step 2: Click the alternative “Sign-in Options” and select “PIN” or Picture password, whichever you have set.

Step 3: If not, then login to optional administrator account to login (if you have). Enter the password for it and log in.

Step 4: Once you get access to your Windows computer. You can change the forgotten password for the local admin account by using various methods, say using Command Prompt, or Computer Management. Let’s discuss both of them.

Use Command Prompt to Reset Local Admin Password on Windows 10

Step 1:  Press Windows and R together to get Run Window. Type CMD and Command Prompt with admin rights will open as you have logged in via Admin account

Step 2: Once, the Command Prompt window comes up, to change user password for Windows 10, type “net user username new-password.”.

 

Note: Enter the username instead of “username” for which you want to change the password. Enter the desired password instead of  “new-password”

Let’s say net user Test Password123

Step 3: Your password for user account “Test” will be “Password123”

Step 4: Press enter to execute the command.

Now you can log in to Windows 10 PC with the user account and new set password.

Use Computer Management to Reset Local Admin Password On Windows 10

Step 1: Go to search box beside Start button and type Computer Management and press Enter to open launch Computer Management.

Note: You can also press Windows and R key to get the Run box and type compmgnt.msc and press Enter.

Step 2: In Computer Management window, locate Local Users and Groups from the left-hand side panel. Click on the arrow beside it to expand and then select Users.

Step 3: Now on the right-hand side, you will see a list of users present on Windows 10.

Step 4: Go to the user for which you want to change the password.

Step 5: Right-click on the user and select Set Password.

Step 6: A window with Set Password For “Username” will come up. Read the message and then click Proceed, if you find it ok, otherwise click Cancel to abort.

Step 7: Once you click to Proceed, you will get a new window. Enter a new password in New Password and Confirm Password and click Ok to get it done.

Method 2: Reset Local Administrator Password in Safe Mode on Windows 10:

If you don’t have an accessible admin account to log in your Windows 10, you can restart your computer in Safe Mode to reset local administrator password using command prompt on Windows 10. To do that, follow these steps:

Step 1: Click on Power icon on the locked screen and choose Restart and hold Shift key until you get a blue screen with options.

Step 2: Click TroubleShoot

Step 3: Go To Advanced Options then select Startup Settings.

Step 4:  Under Startup Settings, select Enable Safe Mode.

Step 5: Click on Restart and press  either of the keys (F4/F5/F6) to Enable Safe Mode. You will get into Windows 10 Safe Mode with default administrator.

Note: You can now reset the password by using Computer Management tool or Command Prompt. We have used Command Prompt to reset the local admin password.

Step 6: Press Windows and R together to get Run Window. Type CMD to open a Command Prompt.

Step 7: Once, the Command Prompt window comes up, to change user password for Windows 10, type “net user username new-password.”

Note: Enter the username instead of “username” for which you want to change the password. Enter the desired password instead of  “new-password”

For example :  net user Test Password123

Step 8: Your password for user account “Test” will be “Password123”

Step 9: Press enter to execute the command.

Now you can log in to Windows 10 PC with the user account and new set password.

So, these are a couple of ways with which you can reset Windows 10 local administrator password without using USB or Disk.