Forgot My ThinkPad Laptop Password, How to Reset it on Windows 10/8/7?

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ThinkPad has taken over the market of business laptop over the years due to its smaller size and portability. In additional, it provides amazing feature that is offered in a normal computer or laptop including the security features to lock the login screen. It is the easiest way to keep hackers and unwanted people to access your computer is to put a password on the logon screen.

But what if someday you end up forgetting your own ThinkPad password? It happens quite often when people completely forgets their own password and lock themselves out. Now, indeed it can be a stressful and worrisome issue but in this article, we are going to show 3 awesome ways to reset ThinkPad laptop password effortlessly. Please note that the implications of these methods are conditional, so keep trying every solution unless you unlock your PC.

Part 1: Reset Forgotten ThinkPad Password by Reinstallation Windows OS

This has to be the easiest way out to remove the password from your laptop. Honestly speaking, this method is not recommended because you will be destroying every single data from your primary disk and if you have any important stuff stored in your PC then surely it will be erased. So, only apply this method knowing the proper consequences.

 

Tips: This method is NOT recommended if you had important data stored on your PC because all data will be removed after reinstallation. Plus, you have to reinstall all the programs again.

 

Steps on How to Reinstall Windows:

  • Step 1: Insert the bootable Windows disc on your ThinkPad laptop and reboot it.
  • Step 2: Windows will load its files automatically upon startup and a new installation window will appear on the main screen.
  • Step 3: Click on "Install Now" and choose in which partition the Windows will be installed
  • Step 4: Wait for few minutes while the operating system is installed again. Please note your computer will be restarted several times during the process.
  • Step 5: Once it is finished, your computer will turn on automatically and you will observe the password is gone.

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Part 2: How to Reset ThinkPad Laptop Password Online

If you are using Microsoft account as the default account type on your ThinkPad then you can simply reset the password of your Microsoft account from any other device and the password of your computer will be automatically modified. Please follow the below steps to reset Microsoft account password:

 

Tips: It doesn’t work with local, administrator, root and domain account.Resetting Microsoft account password will automatically change the password of every Microsoft related service like Skype, Hotmail, Xbox, etc.

Steps on How to Reset Microsoft Account Password:

  • Step 1: Visit live.com and go to the offiial forgotten password page using any computer or smartphone.
  • Step 2: Choose "I Forgot My Password" and go to the next page.
  • Step 3: Enter your email address and resolve the captcha to continue.
  • Step 4: Enter your recovery email or phone number and receive the OTP. On the final page, enter the new password twice and save the changes.
  • Step 5: Finally restart your computer and use this new password to enter into your PC.

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Part 3: Reset Password of ThinkPad Laptop with UUKeys Windows Password Recovery

If you have no computer skills or knowledge then resetting your ThinkPad password with a Windows password reset tool is the best option for you. In this guide, we will recommend UUkeys – Windows Password Mate resetting forgotten login password.

 

UUkeys – Windows Password Mate is a classic and elegant Windows password recovery tool that helps to completely remove the password from any Windows computer or laptop. Basically, it is used to create a password reset disk that will be further used to unlock your ThinkPad laptop. It is extremely easy to use and very powerful tool that has the ability to remove even root and domain account password.

 

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Top Features of UUkeys Windows Password Mate:

  • Bypass or crack any Windows password such as Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8/10.
  • A very nice user interface.
  • Compatible with all types of hard drives like SATA, HHD, SDD, FAT32, NTFS etc.

Tutorial for Resetting ThinkPad Laptop Password with UUkeys

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Step 1: Get a Normal Computer and Install UUkeys Software

Take hold of a distinct Windows computer or laptop and install the latest version of UUkeys program on it. Open the program and insert a flash drive or CD/DVD to create a password reset disk by clicking on "Burn USB" or "Burn CD/DVD".

Once the password reset disk is created, you will see a pop up message that says "Burning Successfully!" indicating the process has been finished. Now, eject the disk and insert it into locked computer.

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Step 2: Set USB or CD/DVD as the First Bootable Media

Each computer needs a boot device to load the computer OS into memory. Usually, it is set to hard drive. However, you should change it to external device because the hard drive is locked by password.

You can change the boot order via boot menu if the computer was new or via BIOS settings by clicking special key (Esc/Delete/F11 etc.)during power up. Once this setting is done, you can now boot from the password reset disk you just made.

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Step 3: Reset ThinkPad Laptop Password in One Click

Reboot your locked ThinkPad laptop with the password reset disk and wait for the program to load on the home screen. Now, select the Windows version of your ThinkPad and the username that is currently password protected. Then, press "Reset Password" and reboot your PC.

That’s all. Your ThinkPad laptop password is now permanently removed and you can access your system normally now.

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In this guide, we have shown all the possible ways to recover ThinkPad laptop password. Remember, UUkeys program works with all major Windows versions. In addition, It is also compatible with most computer and laptop brands like HP, Dell, Acer, Lenovo, Toshiba, Samsung, etc. As you can see, it has over thousands of positive ratings by satisfied customers.

Oct. 31, 2016 15:47 pm / Posted by to Windows

Cathryn Akerman is a professional freelance technology author and worked 8 years as a computer system engineer. Cathryn keeps sharing this computer skills current through UUkeys to her readers and clients.

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