Boot up the installation USB or DVD as previously mentioned, click Repair My Computer, then select Command Prompt.

This tip only works with local accounts, so skip to the next section if you’re using a Microsoft profile. If the System Restore method doesn’t work, there is an alternative that manipulates the Sticky Keys shortcut on the Windows login screen (Sticky Keys in Windows lets you use key combinations such as Ctrl + Alt + Delete by pressing one key). How to Reset a Local Account Password Using Sticky Keys You’ll need to have a restore point dated before the switch. You can also use this method if you recently switched from a local account to a Microsoft one and can’t log in. If the restoration failed, you’ll see a notice for that instead, as well as the details.

Once System Restore has completed and the OS has rebooted, a small window appears displaying the restoration status.

A small window appears that confirms the restoring process is in progress.

When the caution window loads, select Yes to begin the restoration.

You can also click Scan for affected programs beforehand if desired.

Confirm your restore point details and select Finish to start the restoration process.

Choose your restore point and click Next.

When System Restore loads, click Next to begin the process.

In the System Restore password window, enter your credentials and click Continue.

When the System Restore window loads, hover over your account and click it.

From the next window, select System Restore.

On the next screen, select Troubleshoot.

Once the installation/repair USB or DVD loads, confirm the operating system details and press Next.

Once you’ve inserted your “new” install disc or USB stick, restart your computer and follow the steps below. Generally, you use the Media Creation Tool and select which version (32-bit or 64-bit) to use on your media. If you don’t have one, hop on to another computer and create a Windows 10 installation USB or DVD. Be warned that Microsoft often disables System Restore after you’ve installed an update, so it’s worth ensuring it’s running after each update.īecause you can’t log in to run System Restore in Windows, you’ll need to boot your computer using your original Windows installation disc. If you have System Restore activated, it could be your ticket to getting back into Windows 10. If you go days between restarts, your new password may not be so memorable as you try to log back into Windows.

You dream up a devilishly complicated new password, enter it twice as instructed, then carry on as usual. Perhaps you’ve had the same password for years, then decide it’s time for a change. How to Rollback to an Old Password Via System Restore

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