How Do I Change My Default Administrator Password?
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How do I find out what my administrator password is?

Windows 10 and Windows 8. x

  1. Press Win-r . In the dialog box, type compmgmt. msc , and then press Enter .
  2. Expand Local Users and Groups and select the Users folder.
  3. Right-click the Administrator account and select Password.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.

How do I reset my administrator username and password?

Change the Administrator Username and Password

  1. Select the Settings tab > User Accounts (Under the Authorization and Authentication section). …
  2. Click the admin user to view the user information for the admin account.
  3. Click Edit for the admin user.
  4. In the Login field, type the desired user name.
  5. Click Save.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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