How To Change Windows Password In Safe Mode

Windows operating systems have many built in security features. One of these features is the option to set passwords for your user accounts. It does not matter whether you have an administrative account or a limited account, you can set a password for it.
However, what will you do if you forget your Windows password? Even though there is an option to provide a hint for your password, many people do not care to give a hint during the password setup. In such a situation, logging into your computer using safe mode can help you. According to Windows tech support, safe mode does not require a password and thus you may use this technique to reset your Windows password. Follow the steps below to login to safe mode and reset your Windows password.

Steps involved

• Reboot your computer if it is turned on. You may press the power button for about 10 seconds to shut down the computer and then restart it. 
• While the computer turns on, keep pressing the key F8 or F12. The key may vary depending on your system manufacturer. Once you press the key, you will be shown different options like Safe Mode, Safe Mode with command prompt, safe mode with networking etc. 
• Select the first option in the list, which is Safe Mode.
• You r computer will login to the Safe Mode. Keep in mind that not all the major drivers are loaded in Safe Mode. You will not even find your desktop background as it is disabled in this mode. 
• Select the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
• In the Control Panel window, select the option User Accounts.
• The above step will list the different user accounts in your computer. From the list, choose the user account for which you forgot the password.
• Select the option Change the password.
• Type a new password in the corresponding field. You will find another field to re-enter the password. Enter again and choose the option Change Password. This will save the new password in your computer. 
• Restart your computer.
• When you try to login to the user account, you will receive the password box. 
• Enter the new password to login to your account.

We hope that the above mentioned steps have helped you to reset your Windows password. For additional assistance, you may contact Windows tech support or Microsoft chat support.

Tutorial To Activate Windows Live Messenger

Windows Live Messenger, being an instant messaging application created by Microsoft, allows you to send out messages to other users on your contact list. The best thing about Windows Live Messenger is that you can synchronize it with other platforms such as Xbox 360, Microsoft Zune or your Hotmail account. According to our Microsoft chat support team, activating Windows Live Messenger is a very simple and easy task, and can be done in a matter of few minutes. Well, given below are some simple instructions that will guide you through the process.

Activating Windows Live Messenger

Follow the instructions given below to activate Windows Live Messenger

• In order to start out the process, you need to browse to the Windows Live ID sign up page and type in your desired username and password into the respective text fields there.
• Now, you will be asked to enter the verification code. Type it out in the box provided and click the on the button that is named as I accept after reading the Microsoft service agreement and privacy statement. You have now created your Windows Live ID and it can now be used to link together accounts with all other Windows Live-supported platforms.
• Next up, you need to browse to the Windows Live Messenger download page and select the Download now link and choose to save the Windows Live Messenger software onto your computer. Wait for some time until the software is downloaded completely.
• Once you do that, you need to choose the Open option when the download process is complete. Follow the onscreen instructions given in the setup wizard. You will now be asked by the wizard to create a username and add contacts to your Messenger account. Please note that, here, you can simply use your new Windows Live ID to sign into Messenger directly. When you are done with the setup process, you will have activated your Live Messenger account.
• In case you would like to integrate messaging across your devices, you can synchronize your other Microsoft devices and platforms with your Windows Live ID account. By doing so, you can stay up to date with your Windows Live Messenger.

Well, that was some information regarding activating Windows Live Messenger. For any further information on this, please feel free to get in touch with our Microsoft chat support team.