Password Windows 10

[Iamnotageek]

Hi guys,

Client of mine has a desktop PC with Windows 10 pro.

PC has Admin account with password, and local user account with password.

The local account password DOES work.

Cannot install / delete do anything on PC if you don't have the admin password. ( To prevent them from installing crap etc )

Now for some reason the Admin password has been changed to the one I have on file.

My question, is there ANY way I can retrieve / reset this Admin password?

I cannot install any software because obviously it asks for the Admin password. Really don't want to format and re-install.

Password Receovery Disc has NOT been created.

Can someone help me perhaps please?

Thank you

 

[catman37]

Try HIRENS BOOT CD

 

[nemisiz]

Try HIRENS BOOT CD

I approve this solution.

 

[Iamnotageek]

Thx guys. I'll try that !

Can it create a bootable USB?

 

[nemisiz]

Yes , Yes you can.

 

[Iamnotageek]

Thank you so much

 

[RoganDawes]

Try HIRENS BOOT CD

NB! NB! NB! Do NOT do this if the disk is encrypted, as changing the password may destroy the crypto keys, and render the disk useless.

 

[Iamnotageek]

No it's just a stock standard internal SATA hard drive. Standard workstation.

 

[RoganDawes]

I was referring to Bootlocker, et al, which could be enabled on a standard workstation internal SATA drive.

 

[Drone 42]

Or use:

Offline NT Password and Registry Editor

 

[d7e7r7]

http://www.myce.com/news/old-loopho...and-reset-the-windows-10-user-password-78066/
https://www.howtogeek.com/222262/how-to-reset-your-forgotten-password-in-windows-10/

Otherwise I can recommend Konboot, which I've tested with success before: http://www.piotrbania.com/all/kon-boot/

 

[Iamnotageek]

So I did that NT Offline Editor thingy with Hirens and it worked !

Oh my gosh guys, thank you so much man, for all the input.

Thank you so much.