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I forgot my windows 8 password, how to reset?

Anonymous
2016-05-28T09:30:45+00:00

Hello, I forgot my old dell laptop login password, it's Windows 8 system, I can't recall the password at all, and have no pre-created password reset disk, this is local account not MS account.  PLEASE HELP!  I don't wanna reinstall my system because there're some important files on it.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-05-30T13:19:27+00:00

    You can not make a password reset disk AFTER you forget your Password.

    That has to be done before you forget your Password.

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    Do not post any more Password Cracking/resetting Program links to this Community.

    If you do, you run the very real risk of being BANNED.

    Microsoft forbids any assistance being given in these Forums to help you bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten Passwords.

    Here is the Microsoft Information outlining that Policy:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41ad-9daa-6e6019c25d37

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-05-28T09:35:13+00:00

    Hi,

    "What to do if you forget your Windows 8/8.1 password"

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

    If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:

    • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
    • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. For more info, go to the Reset your password webpage.
    • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.

    If you've tried these suggestions and still can't sign in:

    • If you have Windows 8.1,you'll need to reinstall Windows.
    • If you have Windows RT 8.1, you'll need to contact your PC manufacturer.

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    Microsoft forbids any assistance being given in these Forums to help you bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten Passwords.

    Here is the Microsoft Information outlining that Policy:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41ad-9daa-6e6019c25d37

    Cheers.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-05-31T02:11:17+00:00

    You have to create a Password Reset disk BEFORE you forget your Password, not afterwards.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-05-31T01:47:18+00:00

    There is one correction for Bill answer. If you used the password on a local account, then you can easily make a windows reset disk and use it to reset windows 8 password to blank. The best part of this method is that there is no data loss. However, if you chose to reinstall the os, then all the data on system disk will be gone.

    thanks,  it says there are two ways to create a reset disk: USB and DVD, I have a Kingston flash drive with 4 GB, can I use it to create reset disk?

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