Reset your password on Windows 8 by following the on-screen instructions or using the recovery options.
Reset your password on Windows 8 by following the on-screen instructions or using the recovery options.
There are three accounts on this PC—two admins and one regular user. The only account I’m familiar with is the standard one. One admin password was lost a long time ago, and another was changed yesterday by my brother. I’m wondering if it’s possible to reset the password for either admin account or convert the standard account into an admin role without knowing the current password. I’ve tried using password recovery tools, but they need the admin password to function. I also attempted to enable an admin account via the command prompt, but I need to run it as an administrator to avoid being blocked. PLEASE HELP! Edited February 15, 2017 by Glenwing Removed caps lock from title
the issue is that we can't verify your legitimate ownership of the PC. once you gain physical access, you're in a position to manage the system, but for community reasons I'll direct you to online resources instead of explaining further.