Changing Windows password

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On one system, I log into the local Windows admin account by default because I had set up the system to remember the password, which I’ve since forgotten. I don’t have Windows email account or hints. Although I can’t recover that password, can I change it (without knowing it) as follows–or any other ideas you may have?

System also has an additional local “Account2” with password which I know; it is Standard.
Could I change Account2 type to Admin; then log into Account2;
and then change password of Account1, even though I don’t know current password of Account1?

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Open a Run box and enter “control” (no quotes).

This will open Control Panel.

Click on Administrative Tools.

Double-click on Computer Management.

Expand Local Users and Groups.

Click on Users.

Right-click on any user and select Set Password.

 

 

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This looks very interesting and will try tomorrow.

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Do your have Win10 Home or Pro?

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