Resetting a forgotten password from the Windows Control Panel is a relatively simple process, provided that you have access to an administrator account on the computer. Resetting your password will require you to access the User Accounts area of the Windows Control Panel. Here’s how:
Step 1: Log in to the computer using an administrator account.
Step 2: Click on the Start Menu and search for the Control Panel.
Step 3: Select “User Accounts” from the Control Panel.
Step 4: Once you’re inside the “User Accounts” menu, select “Change your password”.
Step 5: Enter the old password twice. This is necessary to verify that you are indeed the user of the account.
Step 6: Enter the new password twice. Make sure you enter something that you can remember while still being secure.
Step 7: Click “OK” to set the new password.
Your password has now been changed and you can use the new one to log into your account. It is important to note that this process works only for local user accounts, not for network or Microsoft accounts. If you have forgotten the password for a network or Microsoft account, you will need to use the respective websites to reset your password.