How to Bypass Windows 8 Password?
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How do I bypass Windows 8 password from command prompt?

How to Reset a Windows 8 Password

  • Access Advanced Startup Options.
  • Select Troubleshoot, then Advanced options, and finally Command Prompt.
  • Type the following command into Command Prompt:
  • Now type this command, again followed by Enter:
  • Remove any flash drives or discs that you may have booted from in Step 1 and then restart your computer.

How do I get into my laptop when I forgot my password?

Use the hidden administrator account

  1. Start up (or re-start) your computer and press F8 repeatedly.
  2. From the menu that appears, choose Safe Mode.
  3. Key in “Administrator” in Username (note the capital A), and leave the password blank.
  4. You should be logged in to safe mode.
  5. Go to Control Panel, then User Accounts.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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