How to Reset Lost Windows 8 Picture/PIN/Text Password

If you have lost your Windows 8 password, there is no need to worry. There are a few different ways that you can reset it. In this article, we will show you how to reset your lost Windows 8 password using a few different methods.

Method 1: Use a Password Reset Disk

If you have created a password reset disk before you lost your password, then you can use it to reset your password. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Insert the password reset disk into the computer.

2. When you are prompted, enter the new password.

3. Confirm the new password.

4. Restart the computer.

Method 2: Use Kon-Boot

If you don't have a password reset disk, then you can use Kon-Boot to reset your password. Kon-Boot is a software program that allows you to login to your computer without a password. To use Kon-Boot, follow these steps:

1. Download Kon-Boot from the internet.

2. Burn the Kon-Boot ISO file to a CD or USB drive.

3. Boot from the CD or USB drive.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to login without a password.

5. Once you are logged in, you can change your password by going to the Control Panel and clicking on the "User Accounts" link.

Method 3: Use the Command Prompt

If you are unable to login to your computer, you can use the Command Prompt to reset your password. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Boot from the Windows 8 installation media.

2. Select the "Repair your computer" option.

3. Click on the "Command Prompt" option.

4. Type the following command and press Enter:

net user

Replace with your username and with your new password.

5. Close the Command Prompt window.

6. Restart the computer.

Method 4: Use a Third-Party Software

If you are still unable to reset your password, you can use a third-party software program such as PCUnlocker. To use PCUnlocker, follow these steps:

1. Download and install PCUnlocker on another computer.

2. Burn the ISO file to a CD or USB drive.

3. Boot from the CD or USB drive.

4. Select your Windows 8 installation and click on the "Reset Password" button.

5. Enter your new password and click on the "OK" button.

6. Reboot your computer.

Method 5: Use the Microsoft Account Recovery Tool

If you are using a Microsoft account to login to your computer, you can use the Microsoft account recovery tool to reset your password. To use the Microsoft account recovery tool, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Microsoft account recovery page.

2. Enter your Microsoft account email address and click on the "Next" button.

3. Enter the characters that you see on the screen and click on the "Next" button.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password.