So I've forgotten the admin password to my windows 10 computer, and the email attached to it. Every time I try to get into the restrictions/security of my computer, it's completely blocked off unless you have admin rights. Right now I'm using an account without any admin privileges. I can't even download apps off of the browser. How can I either upgrade my local account to admin privileges or learn my admin password. Essentially, I need to know a way that I can hack my computer from the inside. Any help is very much appreciated!
📎 AI Summary:
The thread discusses a user who has forgotten the admin password and email associated with their Windows 10 account, seeking ways to regain admin access or reset the password. The responder suggests that if it's an Microsoft account, the user should follow official password reset instructions, while for a local account, tools like Hiren Boot CD and password reset utilities can be used. Overall, the advice guides the user towards legitimate methods for account recovery based on account type.
The thread discusses a user who has forgotten the admin password and email associated with their Windows 10 account, seeking ways to regain admin access or reset the password. The responder suggests that if it's an Microsoft account, the user should follow official password reset instructions, while for a local account, tools like Hiren Boot CD and password reset utilities can be used. Overall, the advice guides the user towards legitimate methods for account recovery based on account type.
Solution
If this is an MS Account (aka an email) then you will need follow the instructions here to reset the password https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4026971microsoft-account-how-to-reset-your-password
If it's a local account you can use the Hiren boot cd and use either the NT offline password reset tool or lazesoft password reset tool on the newer versions on Hiren.
If it's a local account you can use the Hiren boot cd and use either the NT offline password reset tool or lazesoft password reset tool on the newer versions on Hiren.