Windows 8 Password Recovery for Local / Microsoft Account, PIN and Picture Password

If you forgot your Windows 8 password, there is no need to worry as there are several ways to recover it. If you have a local account, you can use a password reset disk or change the password from an administrator account. If you have a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. For both types of accounts, you can also use a PIN or picture password to sign in.

If you have a local account, the first thing you should try is using a password reset disk. If you created one when you first set up your account, you can use it to reset your password. To do this, insert the disk into your computer and follow the instructions on the screen. If you don�t have a password reset disk, you can create one by following the instructions in this article: Create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows 8.

If you don�t have a password reset disk and you can�t remember your password, you can change it from an administrator account. To do this, sign in to the administrator account and then follow the instructions in this article: Change another user�s password in Windows 8.

If you have a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. To do this, go to the Microsoft account password reset page and follow the instructions. You will need to provide some information to verify your identity, such as your email address, phone number, or security questions.

If you can�t remember your password and you don�t have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you can still sign in to Windows 8 by using a PIN or picture password. To set up a PIN, go to the Sign-in options page in PC settings and select Create a PIN. To set up a picture password, go to the Sign-in options page in PC settings and select Add a picture password.

If you forget your PIN or picture password, you can�t use them to sign in. However, you can still use a password reset disk or another administrator account to sign in.

There are many ways to recover your Windows 8 password, so don�t worry if you forget it. Just try one of the methods listed above and you should be able to sign in again.