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Create User in W10 Without Access

Robi_g
By Robi_g
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A slightly confusing post title I'll admit, but I'll explain here better.

I've bought a 2nd hand laptop online, there's a user account on there already but I haven't got the password to it. The seller hasn't got back to me with any help (probably because he doesn't want to tell me his password).

So I need to either gain access to this account, or create another without access to the full OS. There's no important (or otherwise) files on the disc so I'm not bothered about data loss.

Is there some recovery option or some tool out there that will do it automatically?

Thanks in advance :)

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I would suggest figuring out if the laptop was stolen before you erase anything or make changes.

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Hirens Boot CD can clear the password for you without to much hassle.

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