i forgot my password on my administrator account. i want to change password but i dont know what to do? i cant install programs in my local account because it requires password in admin account. My laptop is Dell with windows 10 OS.
📎 AI Summary:
The thread discusses how to reset a Windows 10 administrator password after the original poster forgets it. Multiple users suggest different methods, including using Hiren boot disc and Microsoft account recovery, with the original poster confirming it is a local account and seeking alternative solutions. Overall, the community provides helpful guidance, with an emphasis on the Hiren boot disc option.
The thread discusses how to reset a Windows 10 administrator password after the original poster forgets it. Multiple users suggest different methods, including using Hiren boot disc and Microsoft account recovery, with the original poster confirming it is a local account and seeking alternative solutions. Overall, the community provides helpful guidance, with an emphasis on the Hiren boot disc option.
Solution
If this is a local account, you can reset the password from the Hiren boot disc. Resetting Windows Password
Member details
- Joined
- May 25, 2009
- Messages
- 6,684
Hi
In your browser Go to...
Link Removed
Click "Sign In"
When you get to the sign in page, click on "Forgot Password".
Mike
In your browser Go to...
Link Removed
Click "Sign In"
When you get to the sign in page, click on "Forgot Password".
Mike
Member details
- Joined
- Jul 4, 2015
- Messages
- 8,995
If this is a local account, you can reset the password from the Hiren boot disc. Resetting Windows Password
If this is a local account, you can reset the password from the Hiren boot disc. Resetting Windows Password
thanks, i will try it. hope it works.
Member details
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2013
- Messages
- 2,423
Hi,
Both Mike's and Neemo's linked methods work reliably in the majority of cases. I've used most of these with great success. Highly recommended!
Best of luck,
<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>
Both Mike's and Neemo's linked methods work reliably in the majority of cases. I've used most of these with great success. Highly recommended!
Best of luck,

<<<BIGBEARJEDI>>>
If this is a local account, you can reset the password from the Hiren boot disc. Resetting Windows Password
did you use microsoft account for login? If yes, then it is much easier to reset the password with Microsoft account reset service.
Last edited:
did you use microsoft account for login?
NO, this is my local account not MS hotmail, is there any other way to reset my windows 10 password without system reinstallation.