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I cannot remember my Windows 8 logon password a I did not create a password recovery disc :eek:

Is there any way I can recover my password or will I need to reinstall Windows 8?
 

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WalterW said:
I cannot remember my Windows 8 logon password a I did not create a password recovery disc :eek:

Is there any way I can recover my password or will I need to reinstall Windows 8?
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Hi there
When you installed windows 8 weren't you prompted to set up a password hint. I'm sure I was even installing W8 Enterprise.

Otherwise Tough "Female accoutrements". You'll have to re-install --unless you can logon as another user such as administrator and re-set the password.

(Actually re-installing will be a good lesson so you will in future remember things like passwords -- also a base W8 install doesn't take long at all on even quite modest hardware). :dinesh:

Next time also you can activate the hidden administrator account -- it's not enabled by default though so this time I suspect you really will have to re-install.

How can I enable the Administrator account in Windows 8?

Cheers
jimbo
 

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There are ways but we can't discuses them here. It's against forum rules. For all we know said PC could be stolen or one that someone else doesn't want you using. It's not my intension to call you a thief, I'm just trying to explain why we can't help you bypass the password.
 

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    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
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    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
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Here's a tip. If you don't make a password disc, there's a very special other alternative. It's commonly called a piece of paper and a pencil. To get fancy buy "paste-it's". They're little squares with a sticky back. You paste them on your computer.

Here are some deep secrets about Windows 8 that only the Savant's know:

* Win 8 has a feature that allows booting up WITHOUT the password. It's automatic log on.

* Win 8 has a feature that allows logging on with a 4 digit pin number.

* Win 8 has a feature that allows logging on with a picture.
 
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jimbo45 said:
WalterW said:
I cannot remember my Windows 8 logon password a I did not create a password recovery disc :eek:

Is there any way I can recover my password or will I need to reinstall Windows 8?
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Hi there
When you installed windows 8 weren't you prompted to set up a password hint. I'm sure I was even installing W8 Enterprise.

Otherwise Tough "Female accoutrements". You'll have to re-install --unless you can logon as another user such as administrator and re-set the password.

(Actually re-installing will be a good lesson so you will in future remember things like passwords -- also a base W8 install doesn't take long at all on even quite modest hardware). :dinesh:

Next time also you can activate the hidden administrator account -- it's not enabled by default though so this time I suspect you really will have to re-install.

How can I enable the Administrator account in Windows 8?

Cheers
jimbo
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I was but ignored it that is why I was embarrassed. :eek:


I tried all the password possibilities and finally got the correct on, I have now logged into Windows 8 and created a password hint and a password recovery disk.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    E3750K
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    8 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Nvidia 2 gig RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    iiyama 27" prolite
    Hard Drives
    128 gig SSD, 500 gig SATA
    Case
    Tower
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbits
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    microsoft
wetibbe said:
Here's a tip. If you don't make a password disc, there's a very special other alternative. It's commonly called a piece of paper and a pencil. To get fancy buy "paste-it's". They're little squares with a sticky back. You paste them on your computer.

Here are some deep secrets about Windows 8 that only the Savant's know:

* Win 8 has a feature that allows booting up WITHOUT the password. It's automatic log on.
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Booting up Without password would be the best for me. Now I have set a pessword how do I change it for no password?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    E3750K
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    8 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Nvidia 2 gig RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    iiyama 27" prolite
    Hard Drives
    128 gig SSD, 500 gig SATA
    Case
    Tower
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbits
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    microsoft

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
If you want no password I believe all you have to do is go to change password and leave the new password field blank.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
Thank you, that is one less password to remember.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    E3750K
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    8 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Nvidia 2 gig RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    iiyama 27" prolite
    Hard Drives
    128 gig SSD, 500 gig SATA
    Case
    Tower
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbits
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    microsoft
alphanumeric said:
There are ways but we can't discuses them here. It's against forum rules. For all we know said PC could be stolen or one that someone else doesn't want you using. It's not my intension to call you a thief, I'm just trying to explain why we can't help you bypass the password.
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I understand which is why I always purchase software from reputable sources, Windows 8 was purchased from the Microsoft Store as a download but I elected to purchase the backup DVD from the Microsoft shop at the time.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    E3750K
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    8 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Nvidia 2 gig RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    iiyama 27" prolite
    Hard Drives
    128 gig SSD, 500 gig SATA
    Case
    Tower
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbits
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    microsoft
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