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7 February 2024  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Renee Passnow: The trustworthy and efficient software for easily and quickly removing Windows 10 passwords. Unlock your device hassle-free.



When you remember the password, it is simple to delete it in your Windows account by accessing “Account Settings” in the control panel. However, if the Windows operating system cannot start normally or the login password is forgotten, deleting or resetting the password becomes a difficult task. For users who forget their passwords, it is recommended to use professional rescue software — Renee Passnow to remove Windows 10 password quickly and easily.
Renee PassNow – Professional Windows System Rescue Tool

Remove Windows Login Password 3 steps for whole password remove process.

Recover the files Recover the deleted files without Windows system.

Transfer the data Transfer the important files of the computer with system.

Fix Windows startup error Fix various Windows startup failures or crashes.

Erase disk Completely erase disk files which will not be restored.

Remove Windows Login Password 3 steps for whole password remove process.

Recover the files Recover the deleted files without Windows system.

Transfer the data Transfer the important files of the computer with system.

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Steps to remove Windows 10 password

Step 1: Open Renee Passnow and create a rescue disc using USB/CD/DVD. Renee Passnow is compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP/2000. It supports removing passwords from local accounts and Microsoft accounts. Plug the USB into the PC, or use a CD or DVD, to create a rescue device. Remember to save important files elsewhere before proceeding, as all data on the rescue device will be deleted.
use renee passnow to create usb to reset passnword
Step 2: Connect the rescue device to the computer. Connect the created rescue device USB/CD/DVD to the computer and change the boot sequence in the BIOS to boot from the CD or USB. Save the changes by pressing F10 and restart the PC. (see How to Boot Your PC From a USB or Disk to learn how to change the boot order in the BIOS). After changing the boot sequence, press F10 to save the changes and restart the PC.
Set BIOS boot order
Step 3: Choose the “PassNow” password reset function. The program will run automatically upon computer startup. Simply click on the “PassNow” option to proceed. Note: Aside from removing Windows 10 password, Renee PassNow offers various useful features like data backup, hard drive scanning, and Windows restoration. Don’t miss out on trying these functionalities!
click on passnow to reset login password
Step 4: Select the target account and remove Windows 10 password. Select the account you want to access and click Clear Password. Now you can enter the system without the original password after restarting the computer.
select target system in Passnow
clear login password with renee passnow
TipsConverting a Microsoft account to a local account will prevent access to Xbox Live, Outlook, and similar services, requiring re-authentication. To avoid this issue, create a new user by clicking Create New User. For example, you could name the account 'Renee' with a password '123456789', both of which can be changed after logging in.
Step 5: Eject the boot device and restart the PC. Now the original password has been successfully removed, just enter the OS without entering a password or logging in with a new account (Renee 123456789).

Renee Passnow does not require a normal Windows system to run. You can run this rescue tool anytime even if Windows is locked.

Renee Passnow offers password removal and various system rescue functions for computers. It can quickly transfer/recover important data and fix Windows startup problems. Get the latest version for free by clicking the button below.

How to Re-Add Windows 10 Login Password

After successfully deleting the Windows 10 account password according to the above four steps, if you need to reset a new password, you can follow the steps below to set it.
Step 1: Press “Windows Key + I” at the same time to open Windows Settings.
win key+i
Step 2: Left click on Account.
task manager not open Windows settings
Step 3: Then click on the Login Options tab on the left menu bar. On the right, you’ll see “Add” under “Passwords,” click on that to start setting up a password.
add password in Windows 10
Step 4: In the pop-up window, enter the password to be set in the password field, and click “OK” after the input is complete.
Kind tipsBefore setting or changing your password, confirm your current account type as Microsoft and local accounts can be interchanged for login. Note that changing the password for a Microsoft account also updates the password for linked services like Outlook email and Xbox Live. To convert a Microsoft account to a local account, follow the provided link for instructions.
In Windows 10, there are local account passwords, Microsoft account passwords, PIN codes, and picture passwords. You can change your PIN or picture password from the login options page. The Windows 10 PIN code can replace the Microsoft account password, allowing you to log in to Windows and its application services simultaneously.
add pin code

Instructions for using Microsoft account

1. A local account is a local authority to access a specific computer. It can be logged in directly without networking. It can only be applied to this specific computer and cannot be applied to other computers simultaneously. A local account is used to log into Windows 7 and earlier operating systems. After a successful login, you can freely access system resources and perform custom settings.
Login with local account
2. What is a Microsoft account

A Microsoft account is an online account that integrates all Microsoft services. By logging in to this account, you can access various services in the Microsoft ecosystem, including Office Online, Outlook, Skype, OneDrive, and more. Microsoft accounts allow you to save and synchronize data in the cloud, including certain features of Windows 10 such as cross-device synchronization of personalized content like app stores, desktop wallpapers, and Cortana.

microsoft account
Differences that exist between the two:
local accountMicrosoft account
privacyHigher, your settings and computer usage are not transmitted to the remote server, only saved to the local computerLower, computer settings are stored on Microsoft servers, including your computer usage, the sites you visit and the applications you use
connection methodSign in to your computer without a network connectionYou can log in to your computer without connecting to the Internet, but you must be connected to the Internet to use other Microsoft services
login nameLogin with usernameLogin with email address
device synchronizationCan’t sync to other devicesIf you use the same Microsoft account on all your devices, your settings will be synced across them automatically
There are quite a few differences between local accounts and Microsoft accounts, so you need to be careful when creating or deleting them, otherwise your normal use may be affected later.