How to reset Windows 10 login password on HP Computer?
If you have forgotten your password to login to Windows or need to strengthen your Windows 10 security by choosing a stronger password, you will need to reset your Windows 10 login password. There are several ways you can reset Windows 10 login password on your HP Computer. The procedure is different for various versions of Windows 10. This article will guide you how to reset Windows 10 login password on your HP computer.
Reset Windows 10 password (if you already know your existing password)
If you already know your existing Windows 10 password, you can easily reset the password from the Control Panel of your Windows 10 operating system. Please follow the steps below to reset your Windows 10 password on your HP computer:
- Click on the Start button at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Go to Settings, then go to Accounts and click Sign-in options.
- Under the Password section, select the Change Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Please enter your new password and save it. Your password should now be successfully updated.
Reset Windows 10 local account password (if you have forgotten your old password)
If you have forgotten your Windows 10 local account password, please follow the steps below to reset your Windows 10 password. Note that this is only for Windows 10 version 1803 or newer versions. For older versions of Windows 10, please scroll down and follow the next procedure.
- Type in an incorrect password or any random password.
- On hitting enter, it will disallow login and display the Reset password
- Enter the answers to your security questions that you had set up during account creation on Windows 10.
- If your answers are correct, you will be able to reset your password on the next page. Enter your new password.
- Sign in once again using your new password.
Note: If you are on a local network and unable to see the reset password option, please contact your network administrator to fix it for you.
Reset Windows 10 local account password (for Windows versions older than 1803)
If you are on a version of Windows 10 that is older than version 1803, you will have no option to set up security questions. In this case, the procedure to reset your Windows password will be different. Please note that if you attempt to reset your password, you have to reset your HP computer. As a result, all your data, programs and files will be deleted. If you had a backup of your files and data, you may restore them before continuing with a password reset. Please view this article to see the recovery options: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/recovery-options-in-windows-10-31ce2444-7de3-818c-d626-e3b5a3024da5.
Follow the steps below to reset your Windows 10 password on your HP computer:
- Hold down the Shift key as you select Start > Power > Restart from the lower-left corner of the screen.
- From the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.
- Click on Remove everything.
Warning: Resetting your computer will permanently delete all files and data. Please exercise extreme caution.