English-only support.
If the PC uses a Microsoft account:
- On the Windows sign-in screen, select I forgot my password.
- Or select Sign-in options > Web sign-in, sign in, then select Forgot my password.
- Or from a browser, use Reset password: Reset password.
If the PC uses a local account:
- On the sign-in screen, select the arrow next to the password box.
- Select OK > Reset password.
- Answer the security questions set when the account was created.
- If a password reset disk was created earlier, select Use a password reset disk.
If signing in with a PIN:
- On the sign-in screen, select I forgot my PIN and follow the prompts. This is available for Microsoft accounts.
- For a local account, if I forgot my PIN is not available, select Sign-in options > Enter your password, then reset the PIN later in Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
Important:
- Microsoft support cannot retrieve or bypass a lost or forgotten password.
- Support agents cannot send password reset links or change account details.
- If the recovery options do not work, use Contact Support: Contact Microsoft Support.
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