If you’ve forgotten your Windows 10 password, there are a few methods you can try to regain access to your computer. Here are some options:

1. Use a Password Reset Disk:
   • If you’ve previously created a password reset disk for your account, you can use it to reset your password. This method is the most straightforward way to regain access.
   • Insert the password reset disk and follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
2. Use Another Administrator Account:
   • If you have another administrator account on the same computer, you can use it to reset the password for your account.
   • Log in with the administrator account.
   • Open the “Control Panel,” go to “User Accounts,” and select “Manage another account.”
   • Choose your account and then select “Change the password.”
3. Use Microsoft Account Online Password Reset (for Microsoft accounts):
   • If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10, you can reset your password online through Microsoft’s website.
   • Visit the Microsoft Account Recovery page (account.live.com/password/reset).
   • Follow the steps to verify your identity and reset your password.
4. Use Security Questions (for local accounts):
   • If you set up security questions for your local account, you can answer these questions to reset your password.
   • On the Windows 10 sign-in screen, click “I forgot my password” or “Reset password.”
   • Follow the on-screen prompts to answer your security questions and reset your password.
5. Use a Password Reset Tool:
   • There are third-party password reset tools available that can help you reset your Windows 10 password. These tools are often used as a last resort when other methods fail.
   • Popular tools include Ophcrack, Offline NT Password & Registry Editor (NTPassword), and PCUnlocker. You’ll need to create a bootable USB drive or CD/DVD with the tool and boot your computer from it to use the tool.
6. Recover Windows with Installation Media:
   • If you have a Windows 10 installation USB or DVD, you can use it to repair your computer and potentially reset the password.
   • Boot your computer from the installation media.
   • When you reach the installation screen, choose the “Repair your computer” option.
   • Follow the prompts to access the Command Prompt.
   • Use the net user command to reset the password for your account. For example:
     sql

     net user your_username new_password


Please note that some of these methods may require you to have previously set up specific recovery options like a password reset disk or security questions. If you can’t regain access to your computer using these methods, you may need to consider reinstalling Windows as a last resort, which would result in the loss of your data unless you have backups. It’s essential to remember your passwords or regularly update your recovery options to avoid such situations.