windows 8 recover pasword

windows 8 recover pasword

It is the most unfortunate thing on earth to forget your Windows password and not able to log on to your computer. It seems like you are locked out of your house which has everything from your essentials to non-essentials things required for living, causing the hell to break loose at once. Do not lose hope as it won’t help but what will definitely help is an attempt to recover or reset it. One thing Windows 8 really disappoints you on and that is, like its predecessors, it too doesn’t have improved password recovery options. Microsoft should have added some improved password recovery features in it to help it cut a corner in comparison to other devices.

Step 1: Using Password Hint

If you remember setting up a hint when you first set up your Windows 8 computer, it should you help you now when the password is forgotten. When you type a wrong password, Windows 8 should prompt you to use the “Password hint” to log on to it. The Password hint shows up, reminding you about what your Windows password could have been. If you are able to recollect your password, well and good! Type it in the “Password” box and login. If you still cannot get hold of your password, move on to the next step.

Step 2: Using Password Reset Disk

If you earlier created a password reset disk, you can safely reset your Windows 8 password. Type a wrong password and then insert your password reset disk into the drive. Click “Reset password” link below and using the “Password Reset Wizard”, reset Windows 8 password. This disk must have been created in advance or else you will need to resort to the next password recovery option.

Step 3: Ask Administrator to Reset Password

If your Windows 8 computer is a part of office or workgroup, ask your administrator to do the password reset. Once the password is reset, you can either customize it or continue to use it as is.

Step 4: Using Microsoft Account

If you are a Microsoft account (viz. Hotmail, Outlook, Windows Live ID) user, you can request a password reset on the Microsoft website, from a different computer connected to the Internet. On the other computer, open web browser and visit the “https://account.live.com/password/reset” link. Follow the on-screen procedure and reset your Windows password.

Step 5: Reset Password for a Standard User Account

If you are the admin user of this Windows 8 computer and the forgotten password belongs to a standard user account, you can easily reset it without any worries. Log on to your computer and then browse to “User and Accounts”. Select the standard user account and then change its password.