Quick Answer: How to Reset Computer Password Windows 10?

How do I recover my Windows 10 password?

Simply press Windows logo key + X on your keyboard to open the Quick Access menu and click Command Prompt (Admin).

To reset your forgotten password, type the following command and press Enter.

Replace account_name and new_password with your username and desired password respectively.

How do I reset my Windows login password?

Resetting Your Forgotten Windows Password. Boot off the Windows disk (if you don’t have one, you can make one) and select the “Repair your computer” option from the lower left-hand corner. Follow through until you get to the option to open the Command Prompt, which you’ll want to select.