How to Change Another User's Password in Windows 10

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Last updated on May 13, 2024

If another user on your Windows computer forgets their password, you can reset it from an administrator account. Windows has a built-in tool that allows you to change the password for any account.

So, if you're looking for the best way to change another user's password on Windows 10, you've come to the right place. Here, the tool will offer you two methods to reset other user passwords from an administrator account. Therefore, please read on to the end of the article.

How to Change Another User's Password in Windows 10

To change another user's password on Windows 10, you need to be logged into an administrator account. However, if you can't access the admin account or your PC is locked, you'll have to use a reliable third-party password reset utility. We'll show you two options—use the one that best fits your situation.

Method 1: If Your Computer Is Locked, Use Partition Master

If your computer is locked and you want to change the user password, you can use a reliable third-party tool with a “Password Reset” feature. Here, we recommend you use the Partition Master Professional utility.

This reliable tool comes with an advanced password reset feature that allows users to reset or completely clear other users' passwords without knowing the admin password. If you find yourself locked out of your computer or needing to change another user's password for security reasons, you can download the Partition Master tool from its official website.

If you want to know the whole process of password reset with Partition Master tool, please follow the steps below.

Step 1: Insert the target USB flash drive into your computer, download and run Partition Assistant, and then click "Toolbox" and "Password Reset".

Click the “Reset Password” feature:

Step 2: A small window will appear. Read it carefully and click “Create.”

Step 3. Select the correct USB flash drive or external hard drive, then click “Create” again. Be patient – this process may take some time. When the password reset disk is finished, click “Finish.”

Create a Bootable Disk

Step 4. Remove the password reset USB, insert it into the locked computer, and restart. You'll be prompted to change the boot order to start from the USB. Once done, your computer will automatically boot from the USB.

5. Restart your computer and launch Partition Master again. Go to “Password Reset.” All the accounts on your computer will be displayed on the screen. Click on the target account and select “Reset & Unlock.”

Step 6: Click on “Confirm” to proceed. This will remove your password.

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If you want to skip the login screen or change another user's password without knowing the admin password, download this tool for assistance.

Method 2: Change Another User's Password from the Control Panel

If you're logged in as an administrator account, you might be able to change another user's password more easily. You can easily change another user's password from the Control Panel; see the full process below. However, if you're locked out of the current computer and stuck at the login screen, you'll still need to use the Partition Master tool.

Step 1: Click on the main Windows menu, search for Control Panel, and open it.

Step Two: Now, click on “User Accounts.”

Click on "User Accounts"

Step 3: Scroll down, as shown, and select Manage another account.

Step 4: Select the user whose password you want to change.

Step 5: Choose Change password.

Step 6. Enter your new password in both text boxes on the Change User Password screen.

Step 7: Select “Change password” to save your password update.

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Why can't I reset another user's password on Windows 10?

This issue has been raised by many users on forums such as Superuser. If you can't reset the password of another user on Windows 10, it's probably because you don't have administrator privileges, or the user account isn't a local one. Let's discuss this briefly.

Only an administrator can reset another user's password. If you aren't an administrator, the "Manage another account" option won't appear in the Control Panel.

If your user account is a Microsoft account instead of a local one, you cannot use the methods in this article to reset the password. You'll need to follow Microsoft's password reset process instead.

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Conclusion

In this article, we provide you with the best methods to change the password for another user on Windows 10, depending on your situation. We recommend choosing the best-suited solution for your needs. If this guide was helpful, please don't hesitate to share it with other users who might be facing the same issue.

FAQs on Changing Another User's Password

In this segment, we've answered some of the most common questions about changing another user's password on Windows 10, so be sure not to skip it if you're looking to clear any additional doubts.

**1. Can an administrator change a user's password?**

Yes, an administrator can change a user's password. To change a user's password, the administrator should follow these steps:

1. Type "User Accounts" into the Search field in the Control Panel, then click on "User Accounts" from the list. 2. Now click "Manage another account." 3. Select the local account whose password you've forgotten. 4. Click on "Change the password".

2. How to Change Another User's Password in Windows 7

To change another user's password in Windows 7, do the following.

Open the Control Panel. Click on "User Accounts and Family Safety". Click on "Manage another account". Choose the account whose password you want to change. Click on "Change the password". Enter your current password, then enter your new password twice. Click "Change password".

Here's the translation in American English: To change a user's password as an admin in Windows 10, do this: 1. Press `Win + I` to open "Settings." 2. In the Settings app, choose "Accounts" (Accounts). 3. On the left sidebar, click "Sign-in options" (Login options). 4. On the right side, scroll down and find the "Change" button under "Password" (Password). 5. Click "Change," and you might need to enter your current admin password for verification. 6. Type your current password, then follow the instructions to input the new password, and type it again in the confirmation field. 7. If you want, enter a password hint in the "Password hint" field to help with remembering the new password. 8. After that, click "Next," and then click "Finish" to save the updates. The user's password has now been changed to the new one. Next time they log in, they'll need to use the new password to sign in.

An administrator can easily change a user's password through the Control Panel. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel. 2. Click User Accounts. 3. Click Manage another account. 4. Select the user account whose password you want to change. 5. Click Change the password. 6. Type your current password, then type your new password twice. 7. Click Change password.