The Password Is Incorrect when you try to login to Windows 10

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This is a guide on resolving the “Incorrect Password” issue in Windows 10. In this article, we’ll explore various methods to troubleshoot and fix password-related problems, ensuring you regain access to your system efficiently.

Check the Password

Before attempting complex troubleshooting, it’s important to ensure the password is correctly entered. Common mistakes can often lead to login issues:

• Capitalization: Check if the Caps Lock key is on or off, as passwords are case-sensitive.
• Typing Errors: Carefully retype the password, ensuring each character is correct.
• Special Characters: Verify if special characters are used correctly in the password.
• Password Visibility: Utilize the ‘Eye’ button on the password field to view the password you’re entering. This helps in verifying the accuracy of what’s being typed.
  • This feature can prevent errors by revealing hidden characters.
• Multiple Accounts: If you have multiple user accounts, ensure that you are entering the correct password for the intended account.
  • Each account has a unique password, which can be easy to mix up.
• Keyboard Layout: An incorrect keyboard layout can lead to unexpected characters in the password.
  • Use the on-screen keyboard available on the login screen to bypass any layout issues.

Recover Password Using Microsoft Account

When using a Microsoft account for Windows login, the password or PIN should match the one used for the Microsoft account:

• Incorrect PIN: If you forget the PIN, a message indicating an incorrect PIN will be displayed.
• Recovery Process: Use the Microsoft password recovery page that appears on the login screen for recovery.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to reset the PIN or password.

Reset Password Using Reset Disk

If a password reset disk was created previously, it can be used to reset the password:

1. Click on the ‘Reset password’ option on the login screen.
2. Follow the prompts in the Password Reset Wizard.
3. Select the reset disk from the list.
   1. Insert the disk into your PC.
   2. Choose the disk from the list in the wizard.
   3. Complete the reset by following the on-screen instructions.

Remove Password Using Administrator Account

Windows has an integrated administrator account that can be used to remove passwords from local user accounts:

1. Log in to the system using the Administrator account.
2. For Enabled Administrator Accounts:
   1. Open the Run dialog box.
   2. Type lusrmgr.msc and hit Enter.
   3. Navigate to the Users folder.
   4. Right-click on the account whose password you wish to remove.
   5. Select ‘Set password’ and then proceed to remove it by leaving the fields empty.
3. For Disabled Administrator Accounts:
   1. Access the Windows Recovery Environment.
   2. Open Command Prompt and type regedit.
   3. Navigate to the SAM file in the registry.
   4. Modify the necessary registry values to enable the administrator account.
   5. Log in using the newly enabled Administrator account and follow the steps for enabled accounts.

Disable Automatic Device Setup Feature

Turning off the automatic device setup feature can resolve login issues post-update:

1. Go to the Start menu and select the Accounts option.
2. Navigate to the Sign-in options tab.
3. Scroll to the bottom and turn off the “Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up my device after an update or restart” option.

Reboot PC Several Times

Restarting the PC multiple times can solve the incorrect password bug that sometimes appears after an update:

• Restart the computer and try signing in again.
• If the first attempt fails, repeat the process several times until you can successfully log in.
• This method is effective if the automatic device setup feature did not set up the device successfully on the first attempt.

Boot into Windows 10 Safe Mode

Booting into Safe Mode can help resolve login issues, especially after a system update:

1. Hold down the shift key at the sign-in screen.
2. Click the power button, then select the restart option while still holding the Shift key.
3. Upon restart, you will be taken to the Advanced Recovery Options menu.
4. Navigate through the options:
   1. Select ‘Troubleshoot’.
   2. Then ‘Advanced Options’ > ‘Startup Settings’.
   3. Choose ‘Restart’.
5. Once the system restarts, press 4 to enable Safe Mode.
6. The system will then boot in Safe Mode.

Reset Windows 10 Microsoft Password via Microsoft

If you’re using a Microsoft account and suspect that the password error is due to entering the wrong password, follow these steps to reset it:

• Visit the Microsoft account password reset page at https://account.live.com/password/reset.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password.
• This step is necessary if you have changed your Microsoft account password recently for other Microsoft services.

Reset Windows 10/11 Password with PassFab 4WinKey

PassFab 4WinKey is a third-party tool that can be used to reset Windows standard user, admin, and Microsoft account passwords:

1. Download and install PassFab 4WinKey on another computer.
2. Create a password reset disk:
   1. Insert a CD/DVD or USB flash drive into the computer.
   2. Select it in the PassFab 4WinKey interface and click “Burn”.
3. Use the reset disk on the locked PC:
   1. Insert the reset disk into the locked Windows 10/11 PC.
   2. Reboot and press F12 or ESC to enter the Boot Menu.
   3. Select the disk from the Boot Menu and proceed.
4. Follow the instructions in the 4WinKey interface to reset the password.

 

 

 

 

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