How to Reset Microsoft Account Password in Windows 8
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How to Reset Microsoft Account Password in Windows 8?
For security, it is a good habit that reset Microsoft Account password on a regular
basis. But when you change the password, there are two situations you might meet:
Situation 1: You still remember the old password
Situation 2: You forgot the old password
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In situation 1, we reset a more safety password by two options:
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1. Use the old password to sign in to
2. Choose “Change password” below
Security & privacy
3. Enter and reenter a new password
after inputting the old password .
4. Lastly click “Save” to save the new
password.
Option 1:
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Option 2:
If you have login Window 8 with your Microsoft account, you can reset the
password in computer directly.
Step 1:
Enter your PC settings and
choose “Users”, click “Change
your password”.
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Step 2: Retype the old password.
Step 3: Choose a right email address to
receive a code in order to verify your
identify.
Step 4: After inputting the code you received,
enter the old password again and reset a new
password.
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In situation 2, if you have forgot the old password, you will need a
little more steps to reset your Microsoft Account password.
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Sign in to Microsoft Official website, the login screen shows like this picture when you input a wrong password. Click “Can’t access your account?” and you will reset your password by next steps:
Way 1: Reset the password in Microsoft official website.
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1. Choose your trouble
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2. Input the characters you see 1. Choose your trouble
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2. Input the characters you see 1. Choose your trouble
3. Verify your identify
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2. Input the characters you see 1. Choose your trouble
3. Verify your identify 4. Enter the code you received
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5. Input a new password
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5. Input a new password
6. Reset the password successfully
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Way 2: Reset the password by using iSumsoft Windows
Password Refixer.
Step 1: Download and install Windows Password Refixer on an operational
computer.
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Step 2: Create a Windows password reset disk
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Step 3: Power the locked computer on to BIOS, set boot computer from CD-ROM
Drive.
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Step 4: Select the User Name and click “Reset Password”.
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Now you can see the password status has became “Blank”, which means
you can click “Reboot” to reboot your computer.