How To Delete Password In Windows 8?

Are you getting the following message when you start your Windows 8 computer: "Your PC uses a password to protect your files. Enter your password, or insert a password reset disk in the CD drive."? You are facing one of the most common issues with regards to working with Windows 8. Here is a tutorial that can help you delete the password used on your computer and start using it again just like normal.

In Windows 8, the default behavior of a password protected folder is to require the user to enter both their account password and the additional (and optional) layer of protection in order to access their files. If you are running into this problem quite often and want to be able to access your files without entering the password in Windows 8, follow these steps on how to delete password in windows 8.

Passwords are good for security purposes especially when your phone tends to be exposed to different people daily.

We are encouraged to make use of a strong password for our devices including Windows 8. This is because with a strong password it will be more difficult for any potential thief to hack into your phone.

However, what happens when you forget this ‘strong’ password? You will first spend several minutes or even hours trying to remember your password. You may even be automatically locked out of your device for a while.

If you are still unable to remember your password, don’t worry, you can change the password login option. Keep reading to find out how to go about this.

Method 1: Admin Account

This method will only work if you can log into your device through an administrator account that is accessible. Removing a Windows 8 user account’s password is easy.

You will first have to log into the admin account. After which, you need to follow these series of steps to quickly remove the password.

1. Click the Windows and X keys together. This will open your device menu at the bottom right screen side. The control panel will be present in the options.
2. Open your control panel and click on family safety and user accounts.
3. There will be a link for user's accounts, click on it and then on the link for Manage another account link.
4. From the Window manage accounts, select the account with the forgotten password.
5. Windows 8 will show various options on how to go about your account’s settings. Then select the link to change a password.
6. Put in a new password then confirm it. The last thing is to select the change password.
   

Method 2: Using a live CD

With this method, you can easily remove the password of your Windows 8 device by using a Live CD for password removal. This method can come in handy where the administrator page password is forgotten or lost too.

1. Download the PCUnlocker package self-extracting Zip file. Use a computer that is accessible.
2. Unzip this file. You will see an image ISO file; pcunlocker.iso. Burn this CD image on a flash drive or an empty CD using ISO2Disc.
3. You should then boot the locked Widows device from the burned CD.
4. Wait for the CD to launch its PCUnlocker utility.
5. Click on the account with the forgotten password then hit the button to reset the password. This step will remove the forgotten password instantly.
   

After you have successfully removed your password and gotten access to your device, you can now go ahead and create a new password that you will easily remember. Configure your device to log in automatically without having to put a password.

Tips on Setting A Memorable Password

The first tip in creating a strong but memorable password is going for numbers or alphabets or words that are familiar to you. The next tip is to write them down in a journal just in case it slips out of your mind easily.

Finally, it helps to use recurring passwords for all devices especially when it is a secured and strong password.

Final Thoughts

Passwords help secure our devices but there will be times when we forget them and therefore, unable to access our account. With that said, the aforementioned methods are some of the ways you can remove your password on Windows 8. This will help you regain access to your account.

Summary: Delete password in Windows 8

• Press Windows Key + C.
• Select Settings, then Change PC Settings.
• Click Users and select your account.
• Select accounts and Sign-in options.
• Click the Remove button next to Password