Question: How Can I Wipe My Computer Without Administrator Password?
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How do I reset my computer without administrator?

To begin resetting your PC, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard. With the key held down, press the Restart option under your power menu.

How do you log into a computer if you forgot the administrator password?

One of the simplest ways to reset your admin password is by using the command prompt.

  1. Open the command prompt with admin access,
  2. Type net user. This will list all the accounts associated with the device including the admin account.
  3. To replace the password, type net user account_name new_password.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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