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- Boot off a Windows 10 DVD (or USB)
- When the WINDOWS SETUP screen appears, press SHIFT+F10 to launch a CMD window.
- Type ren d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe utilman.exe.bak and press the ENTER key.
- Type copy d:\windows\system32\cmd.exe d:\windows\system32\utilman.exe and press the ENTER key.
The first is to reset the password from your device by tapping or clicking the "Forgot Password" button when prompted to sign into your BlackBerry ID. You will have to answer your security question and follow the on-screen instructions. The second option is to reset your password from a computer.
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Did you get locked out of your Microsoft Account on Windows 10? Use this guide to reset your password.
It's just a matter of time until you get in front of your PC, try to sign in but, after several attempts, realize you forgot your password, and are now locked out of the system.
If you a prudent user, though, you probably use a Microsoft Account to sign in to Windows 10, because that is the default account type the operating system prompts you to create upon setting up your computer. And it's what you use to access all Microsoft services, including OneDrive, Outlook.com, and the Windows Store. And if you can't sign in to your PC, a Microsoft Account also makes it super easy to reset your account password to regain access to Windows 10.
•Once you're entered your incorrect password, you'll noticed a warning message, which also provides a specific link. Using another computer or your smartphone, use that link that will direct you to the Microsoft Account password reset page.
•Select the I forgot my password option.
•Click Next.
•Enter your Microsoft Account information, which can be either the primary email address or phone number, followed by the captcha challenge to prove that you're a not a robot.
•Click Next.
•Pick how you want to receive the security code: email or text message. In either case, you'll need to provide part of the alternative email address or phone number associated with your account.
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- Click/tap on OK after entering an incorrect password for your local account on the sign-in screen.
- Connect the USB flash drive that is your password reset disk.
- Click/tap on Reset password.
- Click/tap on Next.
On the sign-in screen, type your Microsoft account name if it's not already displayed. If there are multiple accounts on the computer, choose the one you want to reset. select I forgot my password link located below the password text box. Follow the steps to reset your password.
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May 9, 2023 · Click the Forgot password link from the screen where you enter the password. At the next screen, enter or confirm an alternative email address through which you can reset your password....
