Windows 10: Is credentials manager asking for a Windows password or Microsoft account password?

Discus and support Is credentials manager asking for a Windows password or Microsoft account password? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I never sign in to windows and have never, as far as I know, had to give a windows password.I am trying to see my passwords in credentials manager but... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by M Gregory1, Mar 2, 2023.

  1. M GREGORY1
    M Gregory1 Win User

    Is credentials manager asking for a Windows password or Microsoft account password?


    I never sign in to windows and have never, as far as I know, had to give a windows password.I am trying to see my passwords in credentials manager but it asks for my credentials. I have tried my laptop serial?registration? number, my Microsoft password and my email address. I have also tried 'Administrator'. and my account name as written on my laptop. None work.I cannot even find where to reset my windows password.

    :)
     
    M Gregory1, Mar 2, 2023
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  2. STEEBOO
    Steeboo Win User

    Managing Credentials with no password

    I am referring to the CREDENTIAL MANAGER - which, as I am logged in to my laptop - with NO user name / password (I chose to bypass this at build) - doesn't let me view MY OWN list of passwords !!!

    How do I view MY OWN password list ?

    Also - why was the response above - marked as THE ANSWER ?

    It was NOT the answer and I feel that in assuming that it was the answer is PRESUMPTUOUS !!

    I have removed this assumption....
     
    Steeboo, Mar 2, 2023
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  3. STEEBOO
    Steeboo Win User
    Managing Credentials with no password

    How do I access my password list - when I am running my PC without any Windows login or password ?

    I have built my laptop using Windows 10 / 64 - without the need/requirement for any login or password

    In order to see a Web Credentials password, you are required to enter a Windows credentials password - which I do not have (because I have built the PC without the requirement for such a login) .....(although I have tried my Hotmail login - which gives me
    access to email but fails to give me access to Web credentials)

    What can I do to view my password list ?

    And Eashwar Kumar - rather weirdly (for an IT pro) asked me the following - yesterday

    1. I am referring to the passwords held in the CREDENTIAL MANAGER (in the control panel)

    2. I am referring to ALL of my passwords

    3. The Credential Manager is independent of browser !

    [Merged]
     
    Steeboo, Mar 2, 2023
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  4. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    Is credentials manager asking for a Windows password or Microsoft account password?

    How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

    Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

    • If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
      • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
      • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
      • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.
     
    P4-630, Mar 2, 2023
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