Make sure it’s something only you would know, but avoid making it too obvious.
Restart normally. At the login screen, tap .
Keep a USB drive dedicated to this in a drawer.
A Command Prompt will open. Type: net user [username] [newpassword] and hit Enter. 3. Use the Built-in Administrator Account
Once in, open the Control Panel or use the net user command to change the password for your main account. 4. Third-Party Reset Tools
Programs like Lazesoft or PassFab offer user-friendly "burn-to-USB" interfaces that do the heavy lifting for you. Summary of Best Practices