If we had set an access PIN, we can proceed to enter the password by clicking Access options (on the login screen) and clicking on the icon Password. After restoring, we connect the computer to access the Internet via an Ethernet cable (to avoid problems with Wi-Fi, we prefer the cable so that the Internet is always active), turn it on and, in the login screen, enter the new password thanks to Internet access the system will immediately recognize the new password and we will be able to log in again. Once verified our identity, the field will appear in which we will have to enter the new password for the Microsoft account, taking care to remember it or save it in a safe place. To do this, let’s get to the official page Recover your account, type in the email address associated with the account and follow the recommended steps to verify our identity.īased on the security configuration applied to the account, we will be asked security questions to answer, but we can also carry out the recovery via code sent on a secondary emergency email or via an unlock code available via SMS or App Authenticator on mobile.

If we have therefore forgotten the password or PIN for accessing Windows with an online account, we can remedy this by performing password recovery on the Microsoft account. If we have used Microsoft online account access, we cannot use any password recovery tools, since the access files are encrypted within the operating system.

On Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 we can also log in to the system with our Microsoft account, which will then synchronize the user’s data online via an encrypted connection. How to access a Windows computer with an online account In the guide, we will show you how to log in to Windows when we have forgotten the password, whatever the way used.

How to access a Windows computer without a passwordĬurrently, we can access a Windows computer in two ways: with a Microsoft online account (on Windows 10 and Windows 8.1) or with a local account (all versions of Windows still supported).

How to log on to a Windows computer with a local account.

How to access a Windows computer with an online account.

How to access a Windows computer without a password.

How to bypass any password