[Solved] I Can’t Remember Windows 8 Password, What Should I Do?

What to do if you can’t remember Windows 8 password?

Forgetting a Windows 8 password is very frustrating, it always comes with some troubles: you can't open a file that requires a specific password, you will lose some control of your computer if you can't remember admin password Windows 8, and even worse, you are not allowed to access your system at all if you forgot Windows 8 sign-in password.

When you search the answer to what should I do if I can't remember Windows 8 password, you will get various suggestions such as resetting Windows 8 to delete password, reinstalling Windows 8 to remove password, and resetting the password to get a new one.

See the chart below to quickly compare the advantages and disadvantages of these methods so that you can know which one to choose.

As you can see, the most recommended way is to reset the forgotten password if your Windows 8 can't remember password. In the following content, we'll show you how to reset Windows password in two different cases: you can log in to the system and you can't. Just follow these practical methods according to your situation.

Part 1. How to reset Windows 8 password with logging in

Method 1. Reset Windows 8 password via Control Panel

For Windows 8 users who can normally access their system, using Control Panel to reset password is the easiest way. Follow the steps below to have a try:

Step 1. Press Windows + X to open the Power User Tasks Menus and then open Control Panel.

Step 2. Click on User Accounts Manage another account. If you are prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes" to go on.

Step 3. Select a password-protected login user that you want to reset password in Windows 8.1. And click the "Change the password" option.

Step 4. Type in a new password twice for the user account. And keep firmly the new password in your mind and begin to use it.

Method 2. Reset windows 8 password with Command Prompt

If you can't remember Windows 8 password and have some command of CMD, it's a great idea to reset Windows 8 password Command Prompt. Here are the detailed steps:

Step 1. Open Command Prompt as administrator.

Step 2. Type the command "net user UserName NewPassword" and press Enter to reset the password of the selected account.

eg. net user Ting abc

Step 3. Exit the command prompt window and finish the password reset on Windows 8.

Part 2. How to reset Windows 8 password without logging in

Method 1. Reset Windows 8 password using Windows password reset disk

A password reset disk is recommended by Windows when you can't open your Windows 8 computer and need to reset the forgotten password. The graphical interface and simple steps make it become the first choice for most users.

Warning: The disk must be created when you can log in to your Windows 8 system normally, otherwise, it can not be used.

Step 1. When you stay on the login screen because you can't remember admin password Windows 8, click "Reset password" and insert the previously-made password reset disk for Windows 8.

Step 2. Click "Next" when the "Password Reset Wizard" window appears.

Step 3. In the new window, choose the target password reset disk and click "Next".

Step 4. Then type a new password and confirm it, click "Next" to proceed and wait for the process to complete.

Method 2. Reset Windows 8 password using third-party password reset USB

If you didn't create a password reset disk before you forgot the password, don't fret, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional is a powerful Windows unlock tool that can make a password reset USB on any running Windows 8 computer for your target PC.

Most importantly, the whole process is certainly safe and won't cause any data loss. Its user-friendly interface and guidance bring you great convenience in resetting password. If you are one of those who can't remember Windows 8 password, it's time for you to follow the guide below to see how to reset Windows 8 password without effort.

Step 1. Prepare an empty USB and connect it to another Windows 8 computer that can run normally. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. And Click "Tools"> "Reset Windows Password" in the main interface.

Step 2. In the pop-up window, click "Next" to begin to create a WinPE bootable media.

Step 3. Here we tick "USB Boot Device" and choose your prepared USB and then click "Proceed" to move on.

Step 4. Note that the USB flash drive will be formatted during the process. If you have no problem, click "OK" to continue.

Step 5. When the bootable USB is created successfully, unplug it and connect it to your Windows 8 computer.

Step 6. Change the boot order to boot your computer from this USB, and you will see the interface of AOMEI Partition Assistant pops out automatically. Click "Reset Password", select the Windows system you would like to operate (Here we take Windows 7 as an example), and click "Next".

Step 6. Then, select the account you would like to operate and select the feature you want to use: "Remove Account Password" or "Reset Account Password". Here we choose "Reset Account Password" and click "Next".

Step 7. Type the new password and confirm it, then click "Yes". After that, you are able to use the new password.

Conclusion

Can't remember Windows 8 password and forgot the password frequently? With the methods illustrated in this article, it's no longer a troublesome issue because you can reset your forgotten password easily and safely.

If you are unlucky to be locked out of the Windows 8 computer, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional can easily save you from it by resetting the password. If you apply other methods and suffer data loss, this software is also a file recovery tool that helps recover missing files from various cases.