Posted on 07/17/2016 1:45:48 PM PDT by raybbr
Okay, All kidding aside. I bought a Dell laptop for my son last week. It's W10. He needs it for high school.
I set it up and then put it aside for a week till I could get at it.
I forgot the admin password. I didn't use my MS account because I wanted it not to have my log in stuff when he opens it at school.
Now I cannot remember the password. I left a hint but I still can't remember it.
I have a W10 .iso disk. Does anyone know if I can use that to reset the laptop? There is nothing on it that I need. No data at all.
A note pad with a pen or pencil make fairly permanent memory device. By the way as you get older this is going to happen more often.
It is now later.........
Make your password: Arrrrgh!
Sorry you are going to have to call MS help desk
Lesson learned?
I do the same, but waiting for “the word” to appear is taking more time every year.
If you installed it, then MSFT has a record of the install for that machine, and will recognize it if you perform a fresh install. At the fresh install, use a new password.
I have a wall full of sticky note passwords. Going to make a nice, neat list.......someday.
Easy password: iforgotmypassword
lolololol
Bump
How about a whole business where there were no admin restrictions?
Yes, I’ve seen it and fairly recently, too.
They couldn’t figure out why they got destructive viruses and just couldn’t roll back.
But, they were smarter than me in all areas, or so it was clearly implied.
You. Can’t. Fix. Stupid.
Figured it would. I’ve never had to go through Win 10 password recovery, thank goodness, but know that’s an excellent web site. I’ve used some of their recommendations before and never had a problem.
Now, what was your password again :)
FWIW, when ever I’m stuck on a computer problem I always try to remember, Google is your friend.
You can use this to boot from. It will allow you to set a blank password for the account.
http://www.chntpw.com/download/
“”” FWIW, when ever I’m stuck on a computer problem I always try to remember, Google is your friend.”””
Yeah, but I can count on FReepers to point me to safe solutions that avoid malware sites.
Good point.
How To Geek, PC Mag(azine) and Major Geeks are all safe.
Our house got broken into one time so I’m a bit paranoid.
Yes, that would certainly work for those of us with the requisite skills. The Hi Ren boot CD approach is a little more accessible and menu driven. Minimal skills required.
BFLR
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