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have older laptop running 8.1. want give daughter. changed name on user account hers misspelled name. set user account evidently forgot assign admin privileges. has been month , signed in account , tried update software. box pops asking if want allow program make changes computer, pops misspelled account name. problem cannot remember password gave it. have tried reinstall windows ask me password. there can do. have read how disconnect microsoft account may password had @ time different

hi,

"what if forget windows 8/8.1 password"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1tc=windows-8

if you've forgotten windows password, there several ways retrieve or reset it:

• if pc on domain, system administrator must reset password.

• if you're using microsoft account, can reset password online. more info, go reset password webpage.

• if you're using local account, use password hint reminder.

if you've tried these suggestions , still can't sign in:

• if have windows 8.1, you'll need reinstall windows.

• if have windows rt 8.1, you'll need contact pc manufacturer.

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microsoft forbids assistance being given in these forums bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten passwords.

here microsoft information outlining policy:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41ad-9daa-6e6019c25d37

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microsoft policy lost or forgotten passwords

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/189126#bookmark-third

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to reinstall operating system each manufacturer has method of pressing particular keys @ boot set laptop new condition.

acer press alt + f10 @ boot.

hp tap f11.

what brand of laptop?

or:

you can contact laptop/computer manufacturer , order recovery media them small cost.

you can download , create own windows 8.1 installation media reinstall operating system with..

"create installation media windows 8.1"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

"download windows 8.1"

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8

a similar tutorial may assist you

"create installation media windows 8.1"

http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/create-installation-media-windows-81

in first screen of simple wizard, need choose following:

language. english – en-us if you're in united states.

edition. windows 8.1 (core), windows 8.1 n, windows 8.1 pro, windows 8.1 pro n, or windows 8.1 single language.

architecture. 64-bit (x64 ) or 32-bit (x86).

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"how create bootable usb or dvd windows 8 or 8.1 iso"

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2227-create-bootable-usb-dvd-windows-8-iso.html

   warning

this not work install windows 8 or 8.1 uefi. that, see tutorial below instead.

uefi bootable usb flash drive - create in windows

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how clean install:

"how clean install of windows 8 or windows 8.1"

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2299-clean-install-windows-8-a.html

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with windows 8/8.1 product key on preinstalled operating systems (hp, acer, etc) embedded in bios in motherboard, lost and/or worn c.o.a. sticker problem no more.

when reinstall pick product key , activate system automatically.

if not, follow these steps:

"how activate windows 8 , 8.1 phone"

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/24636-activate-windows-8-phone.html

"get activation errors"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/activation-errors

"how activate microsoft product using microsoft product activation center"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

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if wish to/need to keep record of it:

"windows 10 embedded product key tool"

https://neosmart.net/blog/2014/windows-10-embedded-product-key-tool/

"we’re proud introduce immediate release of our newest utility windows users: neosmart technologies embedded product key tool. designed users of windows 7, windows 8, , windows 10, our embedded product key tool retrieve , display windows setup product key embedded in bios or efi, allowing store safe-keeping or use reinstall windows official windows setup image."

you can use:

"belarc advisor - free personal pc audit (version 8.5c)"

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

or:

"product keyfinder"

https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

cheers.

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