forgotten password

peter casey 0 Reputation points
2026-08-11T06:58:57.1533333+00:00

i cant download anything because it comes up with (user control account) password,but i dont know what it is.how can i fix this please.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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  1. DaveM121 939.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-11T07:32:19.29+00:00

    The password required on the UAC popup prompt is usually the administrator password used to log into the the PC.

    1

    Is that your own personal device and is your user account a full administrator on the PC and if so, did you make any changes to your account before this problem started to occur?

    2

    Click your Start Button, then just type netplwiz and press Enter.

    Does that utility open or are you blocked by an administrator.

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