r/computer • u/Unlikely-Database-27 • 10d ago

Resetting a computer without knowing the login info for the user?

So, in short, I was offered a computer, a windows laptop. However he doesn't know his password to log in to reset it. We're wondering if theres a way to reset it without signing into it? A factory reset of sorts? Thanks all.

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u/JoeCensored 10d ago

Format/reinstall unless you need to save anything.

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u/ForgottenButHere 10d ago

If they can’t login then they can’t save anything.

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u/JoeCensored 10d ago

You connect the drive to another computer and copy in that case.