Forgetting your PC user password can be a frustrating and disruptive experience, whether it's your personal computer or a work device, and being locked out of your account can halt your productivity. In this blog post, we'll explore a few methods to regain access to your PC.

Users using a Microsoft Account:

• • Go to the Microsoft password reset page.
  • Follow the prompts to reset your password using your email, phone number, or recovery code.
  • Once reset, use the new password to log in to your PC.

Users using a Local Account:

1. Windows 10/11:
   • On the login screen, click on "I forgot my password" if you have previously set up security questions.
   • Answer the security questions to reset your password.
2. Data Backup
   • This step applies to any drives which are not encrypted.
   • Take out the internal drive.
   • Connect it to an external enclosure.
   • Connect to another PC to copy all required data into another drive or computer.
3. Resetting Your PC
   • Proceed only if data is unimportant or you have backed up important data following steps 2-b.
   • Boot the laptop into safe mode.
     • At the login screen, hold down the Shift key and click on 'Restart.' Hold down the shift key while waiting for it to restart. This will boot your computer into the Windows Recovery Environment.
     • In the Windows Recovery Environment, select 'Troubleshoot'.
     • Select Reset this PC>Remove everything>Local Reinstall>Local Reinstall>Fully Clean>Reset
     • The whole process might take several hours.
     • After completion, it will ask for a simple setup like a new laptop. Follow its steps, and you can access a fresh new Windows.

Conclusion

Following these steps, you can overcome the challenge of a forgotten password and swiftly get back to your routine. If you cannot reset your PC because there is important data in it, consider a professional data recovery service to retrieve your valuable data and minimize disruption.