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Windows 10 default admin password?

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by basketcase, 2018/05/11.

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  1. 2018/05/11
    basketcase Contributing Member

    basketcase Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    A friend gave the non-profit where I work an HP Windows 10 desktop he was no longer using. He had taken it to a local shop and had the hard drive reformatted and the unit checked out before he dropped it with us.

    It sat on the shelf several weeks and a few days ago I got it out to activate Windows and start installing some software to make it useful.

    It won't let me install even a wireless adapter without the administrator password. He doesn't recall what it is.

    Is there a way for me to crack that thing or reset the password so I can begin steps to put the unit into service?

    The OS is Windows 10 Home Premium.
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Sorry but our BBS Rules do not allow us to assist with your request. Security and rightful ownership being top priority and MS criteria.
    I can only suggest you contact MS for assistance.
     

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    Bill

    Bill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    And FTR, there is no such thing as a "default" admin password. Windows does not come with one when installed. So it had to have been a previous owner who set one.
     
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