Windows 8 Password

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edgardo

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Hello. I live in Argentina. Last year I purchased Parallels Desktop 8 for my Mac Book Pro and then Windows 8 Pro because I need a program for my job.
Last week Windows 8 require an actualization. From that i can not work because no recognize my password or I forgot it.
Could you help me? It is very important for me. I am a doctor and have an equipment that need Windows.
Thanks a lot, Edgardo
 
Edgardo, I recommend you get a password reset software for Windows 8, this is the one that I use for my business when people forget their passwords: http://password-reset.com This software will even work with UEFI boot systems (though I don't think it applies here). Once you create either the DVD or USB that this software wants, you can boot your VM using either the DVD or USB and then change/remove the password with this product. As their page says, if it can display your usernames, it is 100% guaranteed to work and that was my experience.

Mike V.
 
edgardo said:
Hello. I live in Argentina. Last year I purchased Parallels Desktop 8 for my Mac Book Pro and then Windows 8 Pro because I need a program for my job.
Last week Windows 8 require an actualization. From that i can not work because no recognize my password or I forgot it.
Could you help me? It is very important for me. I am a doctor and have an equipment that need Windows.
Thanks a lot, Edgardo
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Hello edgardo,

Please follow the steps as suggested at http://kb.parallels.com/114193 to reset your Windows 8 Virtual Machine password.
 
KrankN said:
It seems the above link didn't work on latest Windows 10. I just tested it on my Dell desktop and can't reset the password as suggested.
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Hi KrankN, please check whether are you using Parallels Desktop standard edition. That knowledge base article works only in Parallels Desktop Pro and business editions.
 
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