Windows lacks a password setting.
Windows lacks a password setting.
Accessing the files post-download is unaffected because she no longer uses the device.
You risk losing the capability to access the system or retrieve files if the account is a live one. There might be attempts to erase passwords from a live account, restart the machine, and end up with no user profiles left—making future logins impossible. Proceed with caution or connect the drive to an external device as recommended.