Forgot Windows 10 Local Administrator Password? Remove with Command Prompt

If you forgot your Windows 10 local administrator password, don't worry. You can easily remove it with Command Prompt.

First, open Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, search for "Command Prompt" in the Start menu, right-click on the result, and select "Run as administrator."

Next, type the following command and press Enter:

net user administrator /active:yes

This will enable the built-in administrator account.

Now, type the following command and press Enter:

net user administrator *

This will set the administrator password to blank.

Finally, type the following command and press Enter:

net user administrator /active:no

This will disable the built-in administrator account.

You should now be able to log in to Windows 10 without a password. Keep in mind that this is a security risk, so you should set a new password as soon as possible.

If you can't remember your password, or if you don't have access to an administrator account, you can use a tool like Kon-Boot to bypass the password and log in to Windows 10.

Kon-Boot is a tool that allows you to log in to a computer without knowing the password. It works by modifying the Windows kernel, so it's not exactly a traditional password reset tool.

To use Kon-Boot, you'll need to create a bootable USB drive or CD. You can then boot from the drive and log in to Windows 10 without a password.

Kon-Boot is a paid tool, but there is a free trial available.

If you're looking for a free solution, you can also try Offline NT Password & Registry Editor. This tool is similar to Kon-Boot, but it's a bit more complicated to use.

Offline NT Password & Registry Editor is a bootable utility that allows you to reset the password for a local user account. It works by editing the registry, so it's not for the faint of heart.

To use Offline NT Password & Registry Editor, you'll need to download the ISO file and burn it to a CD or USB drive. You can then boot from the drive and follow the instructions to reset the password.

Once you've reset the password, you can log in to Windows 10 and change the password to something more secure.

If you're looking for a more permanent solution, you can try changing the password hash in the registry. This is a bit more complicated, but it will reset the password for all user accounts on the computer.

To change the password hash, you'll need to use the Registry Editor. To do this, search for "regedit" in the Start menu and launch the Registry Editor.

In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SAM\SAM

Click the "Edit" menu and select "Find." Type "Password" into the search box and press Enter.

This will bring you to the password hash for the administrator account. Double-click on the value and enter a new password.

Keep in mind that this will only work if you know the old password. If you don't know the old password, you'll need to use a tool like Kon-Boot or Offline NT Password & Registry Editor.

Once you've changed the password hash, you can log in to Windows 10 with the new password.

If you're still having trouble, you can try resetting the password with a third-party tool like PCUnlocker.

PCUnlocker is a bootable utility that allows you to reset the password for a local user account. It works by bypassing the security features in Windows 10, so it's not exactly a traditional password reset tool.

To use PCUnlocker, you'll need to create a bootable USB drive or CD. You can then boot from the drive and follow the instructions to reset the password.

PCUnlocker is a paid tool, but there is a free trial available.

If you're looking for a more permanent solution, you can try changing the password in the registry. This is a bit more complicated, but it will reset the password for all user accounts on the computer.