I Dussel forgot to write down my laptop passwords.
I'm logged in with Microsoft and need a password to get in. Unfortunately, I also forgot the password of Microsoft: so I can't put it back.
The laptop was originally with Windows 7. Can I just play Windows 7 on it again or do I need the password now? I do not know anything.
If you install Windows 7 over it, you only need one valid key. But you should save the important data beforehand, because otherwise they are gone.
Remove the hard drive, save data, install Windows 10.
After the installation, all data is gone.
With Rescatux you can reset forgotten passwords:
https://www.security-insider.de/mit-rescatux-vergessene-kennwoerter-zuruecksetzen-a-768439/
Works only with local accounts!
If you no longer know your MS password, you will need to reset your account:
Why should not you be able to reset your password?
Click on the link and enter your e-mail address. Then try to retrieve the mail to reset on your phone since you can't log in via your laptop.
Plug in the boot stick
Select medium
Secure data
stake out bootstick
shut down
boot from windwows 7 medium
and put on
finished
PS: Should not secure boot or bios password was used
