Computer Tip: Bypass your PC password

Aug16

Oops, you forgot your personal computer password (and you didn’t use the save password wizard).
Follow these steps to bypass this password.

  1. Reboot your PC and press until you see the Windows start-up options.
  2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode, and press .
  3. Select Administrator (a hidden account without a password).
  4. Open the Control Panel | User Accounts and select your account
  5. Click Change the password, and follow the instructions to reset it.
 

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