If you do not remember your password hint or security questions, you must reset Windows. If you lose or forget your local computer account password, you must remember the password hint to regain access to the account (in Windows 10 version 1803 this is changed to security questions.) Alternately, another administrator account on the computer can reset the password. Information that is created or stored in that account is tied to that computer and cannot be accessed from other devices. If you lose or forget your Microsoft Account password, you can recover it from any other device with access to the Internet.Ī local computer account is an account that is created for a particular device. To purchase apps from the Windows Store, you must have a Microsoft Account. Windows Store apps, settings, and data can be accessed from any device you sign in to using cloud storage. A Microsoft Account can be used on any number of devices. Microsoft created two different types of accounts that can be used to log in to a Windows 10 device.Ī Microsoft Account is a 'connected account' that is not tied to the device itself. What Are the Different Account Types for Windows 10? If you have forgotten the password hint for a Local Computer Account.

Add or remove a password for a Windows 10 local account.

Create a password reset disk for your Windows 10 local account.

What Are the Different Account Types for Windows 10?.

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Confirm the computer is connected to the Internet and use the new password. If you still cannot get in, use the Microsoft Recovery Form by clicking the link below: ģ. Enter the code on the recovery screen and reset the password. Enter your email address, and use forgot password ***** Use the backup method for either an alternate email address or get a text via SMS with your cellphone for recovery to get a code. Go to the reset your password ***** at in a browser or click the highlighted link. Hi! I reviewed your other question and you indicated you are locked out of a Windows 11 computer with a Microsoft account.ġ. Thank you for reaching out, and I look forward to continuing to assist you. I am committed to working with you until we find the correct solution.

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