How to Reset an Admin Password on Windows 10

Resetting an Admin Password on Windows 10

Forgetting your Windows 10 admin password can be a stressful experience, but don’t worry, there are ways to reset it. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Using Password Reset Disk: If you previously created a password reset disk, you can use it to reset your admin password. Insert the disk, click on 'Reset password' after entering the wrong password on the login screen, and follow the instructions.
2. Using Another Admin Account: If you have another admin account on the computer, you can log in to that account and change the password for the locked admin account. Simply go to 'Control Panel' > 'User Accounts' > 'Manage another account' and select the locked admin account to change the password.
3. Using Safe Mode: Booting into Safe Mode can sometimes allow you to reset the admin password. Restart your computer, press 'F8' or 'Shift + F8' before the Windows logo appears, select Safe Mode, and then access the Control Panel to change the password.
4. Using a Password Reset Tool: There are third-party password reset tools available that can help you reset the admin password. You can create a bootable USB or CD/DVD with the tool, boot from it, and follow the instructions to reset the password.

Remember to create a password reset disk or regularly update your security information to avoid being locked out of your Windows 10 admin account in the future.