You should know how to recover your Windows account. Do you?

Have you ever thought about what you’d do if you ever forgot or lost your Windows password? (That is, besides cursing fate.)

In the old days, you could usually get back into the PC through other methods . The process could be time-consuming, but it usually worked. But now you could end up stuck.

Why? Most people use a Microsoft account to log into Windows. You can’t circumvent this login method in the same ways as years past. Your login credentials are managed online, for starters. Also, Windows automatically encrypts your data via Device Encryption for Home users, and through BitLocker for Pro users. (The only time Windows won’t auto-encrypt your data is if your PC is not compatible—but your password still will be out of reach.)

Ultimately, you’ll lose your documents, photos, vid