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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: BellaUSA on March 28, 2017, 03:05:27 PM

Title: changing password confusion
Post by: BellaUSA on March 28, 2017, 03:05:27 PM

Someone asked how to change their sign in password on Windows 8. Good question..I've never done this myself ! He said he's forgotten his sign in p.word, & hopes he doesn't have to take his pc in to have it done for him. Any way to do this painlessly ? Does one have to buy a disc or whatever ?

Title: Re: changing password confusion
Post by: Allan on March 28, 2017, 03:48:24 PM

A Google search for "change" or "forgot admin password" will return a lot of results for you.

Title: Re: changing password confusion
Post by: Geek-9pm on March 28, 2017, 03:55:21 PM

Did you try safe mode?

Title: Re: changing password confusion
Post by: Lorraine walsh on March 29, 2017, 07:59:39 AM

An option you were given when you first installed Windows 8 was to sign up for a Microsoft account or sign in with your existing Microsoft account. This account gives you an escape plan if you ever forget your Windows 8 password. Does your friend have a microsoft account

Title: Re: changing password confusion
Post by: BellaUSA on March 29, 2017, 01:51:58 PM

I passed this info on..........one of these options should work  Thanks !

Title: Re: changing password confusion
Post by: johnsmith2 on April 08, 2017, 11:12:47 AM

try (KON BOOT ) SOFTWARE. ITS FREE OR BUY ONLY 15$

http://www.kon-boot.com/

Title: Re: changing password confusion
Post by: Geek-9pm on April 08, 2017, 02:12:41 PM

Quote from: johnsmith2 on April 08, 2017, 11:12:47 AM

try (KON BOOT ) SOFTWARE. ITS FREE OR BUY ONLY 15$

http://www.kon-boot.com/

Way over priced!
Look here:
Free Windows Password Recovery Tools  (https://www.lifewire.com/free-windows-password-recovery-tools-2626179)

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Password recovery tools are often called "password cracker" tools because they are sometimes used to "crack" passwords by hackers. Legally cracking or unlocking your own Windows password is certainly a legitimate practice!

Why pay anything?  :D