When you purchase a Windows computer, you have to create a user account in order to use it. Microsoft gives you a facility to create multiple user accounts, including work or school accounts and ...

How many times have you been locked out of your PC because you accidentally spammed the wrong PIN or exceeded the max number of sign-in attempts? This and starting Windows in Safe Mode are two ...

This post explains how to find your computer’s username and password in Windows 11. Usernames and passwords are assigned to users when they first set up their Windows account. They are the unique ...

The easiest way to reset a forgotten Windows password is to use a previously created password-reset disk. You can create such a disk (on USB removable media or a floppy) within the Windows User ...

It's a tale as old as time: You boot your Windows 11 PC or laptop, are prompted by a login screen to key in your password, and your brain is suddenly drawing a blank ...

Password resets have always been problematic for helpdesks. Not only are there significant costs associated with the password reset process, but the helpdesk staff’s time could be better spent helping ...