For Windows RT 8. If you forget or lose your password, see Reset your password above to reset or recover it. If you think your Microsoft account password has been compromised or stolen by someone with malicious intent, we can help. For more info, see When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account. If you're signing in to only your local PC, yes. However, we recommend that you keep your PC more secure by using a strong password.
When you use a password, only someone who knows it can sign in. If you want to sign in to Windows with a Microsoft account, a password is required. For more info, see Can I sign in to Windows without a password? To learn more about Microsoft accounts and local accounts, see Create a user account. Stronger passwords contain a variety of characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols or spaces.
A strong password should also be something that is difficult for a stranger to guess or crack. It shouldn't contain a complete word, or easy-to-find details like your real name, your user name, or your birth date.
If you're signing in to a Microsoft account, your password is limited to 16 characters. For more info about Microsoft accounts, see Create a user account. You can update your password regularly to keep it more secure. If your PC isn't connected to a domain, follow these steps:. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings , and then tap Change PC settings. If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings , and then click Change PC settings.
Tap or click Accounts , and then tap or click Sign-in options. If your PC is connected to a domain, your system administrator might manage how frequently you must change your password. To do so, choose one of the following:. If you're using a tablet, press and hold the Windows button, press the power button, and then tap or click Change a password and follow the instructions.
It depends on whether you're using a third-party email address. If your email address ends in outlook. But you can use any email address for your Microsoft account, even an email address from a third-party web-based mail service like Google Mail or Yahoo! When you choose a password for your Microsoft account, it doesn't change the password you might need to use to sign in to web mail on a third-party site. Under Picture password , tap or click Add , and then follow the instructions.
When you choose a password for your user account, it's important to pick something you can remember. You're going to need it again later! Of course, you can also write your password down and keep it in a safe place.
Taped to the underside of your laptop or the inside of your desk drawer is probably not a good idea, however. If you do write your password down, be sure to keep it separate from your PC. For added security, use different passwords for different purposes. For example, it's a good idea to keep distinctly different passwords for a social networking account and your online bank account.
If you do forget or lose your password, there are still several things you can try to reset or recover it. For more info, see Reset your password above to reset or recover it. The steps to reset your password will vary a bit depending on if your computer is on a domain, or in a workgroup. If your computer is part of a work or school organization there's a good chance it's part of a domain. If this is a home computer it's almost certainly in a workgroup.
Sign in with a domain account that has administrator permissions to this device. Set the locked computer to boot from the USB drive. If went right, you will go to the Windows password recovery window, and you can follow the instructions on the screen to remove or recover Windows Vista lost password in a few steps easily. Follow the methods below, and try with them to see if they work well for you. Select "Change a Password".
Enter the old password and new password. And then follow the steps on Way 3 to reset your password. Way 3: Get into OS with built-in Administrator account If haven't got into system and have forgotten your own user account password, try to get into with other user account that has administrator privilege, such as the built-in Administrator account. Way 4: Reset Windows Vista password from safe mode 1. Restart your PC, press F8 key repeatedly.
Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt. Get into with an account owning administrator privilege. Edit your user password with the command on way 3. Type in a new password and a hint for the password. Click Finish. Now you can log in to your PC with the new password. Method 2: Reset Windows Vista Password in Safe Mode In Windows Vista there is a hidden account called Administrator which does not show up on the login screen but it is always available for use if required.
Method 3: Use the Sticky Keys Trick to Reset Windows Vista Password The Sticky Keys trick to restore a forgotten administrator password is reliable, easy to carry out, and does not require third-party software.
Uncompress the package, there is a ISO image: pcunlocker. Wait until the boot process is finished. When a window pops up with all your Windows Vista accounts, select the target one to reset its forgotten password.
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