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Removed account via netplwiz and I can't log in now

Anonymous
2023-01-25T21:08:18+00:00

Hi, Microsoft.

Long story short, I tried to make my PC have no password so when I log on it wouldn't annoy me. And the method I used was a command (netplwiz) to delete all users from my PC and I checked off the box that said "all users must enter with a password." Or something along these lines.

The strange thing though is that as soon as I was done and restarted the PC it booted up normally but the login screen was asking for a password still.

I put the old password, it didn't work.

I left the password spot empty, nada.

I reset my account's password, nope.

I used the command prompt and it either said the file I was looking for isn't there or that it'd say that yes I made a new (no-password) account but it didn't even show a new password.

Sorry it's a bit long but I'd really appreciate the help.

Ali.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows Hello, lock screen and sign-in

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-26T13:40:22+00:00

    Two things: 1. I have a windows 10 not 11

    1. It'd be appreciated if you wrote the actual code since I'm not an expert
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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-26T22:56:13+00:00

    In this case you will need to do a Reset using a Windows installation USB, follow the procedure below.

    Step 1

    Create installation media on this computer or other if necessary.

    Follow the guidelines on the link below, please:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Step 2

    Configure in your computer's BIOS to start via the USB installation.

    ***If you have any questions on how to start the USB installation, you can refer to this guide please.

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/bios-uefi-setu...

    1. Boot with the Pen Drive;
    2. When the installation window appears, click Repair your computer;
    3. Click Troubleshooting;
    4. Advanced options;
    5. Click Restore PC > Choose between "Keep Files" or "Remove All".

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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