"After installing win 10 I get this defaultuser0 requesting a password." from Microsoft Community
With this upgradation or installation of Windows 10/11, most of the hp, lenovo, dell users are facing defaultuser0 password issue. They don't know what it is, let alone enter the password when Windows 10/11 restarts. When you input any known passowrd, the defaultuser0 password shows incorrect. Well, you shouldn't be worrying about this issue as its harmless and doesn't affect your data. In this post, let's find out the solutions to this issue. But first. let's know what is Defaultuser0 password.
- Part 1: What Is The Defaultuser0 Password For Windows 11/10
- Part 2: How to Fix Windows 10 Defaultuser0 Account Password Issue
- Extra Tips: How to Reset Windows 10/11 Password If You Forgot
Part 1: What Is the Password for Defaultuser0 in Windows 10/11
There is no password for the defaultuser0 account in Windows 10/11. The defaultuser0 account is a system account that is used when Windows is setting up during OOBE, before any user accounts have been created. The account is not intended to be used by users, and it does not have a password. If you try to log in to Windows using the defaultuser0 account, you will be prompted for a password, but there is no password that will work.
If you are seeing the defaultuser0 account on your login screen, it is likely because you have recently performed a clean install of Windows. The defaultuser0 account is created during the installation process, and it is automatically deleted once you have created a user account.
Part 2: How to Fix Windows 10 Defaultuser0 Password Issue
- Solution 1: Restart Computer
- Solution 2: Reset Your System
- Solution 3: Login as Built-in Administrator
| Method | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Restart Computer | It is the easiest and quickest way to fix the issue. | It may not work if the issue is caused by a more serious problem. |
| Reset Your System | This method is guaranteed to fix the issue, even if it is caused by a serious problem. | It will erase all of your data and settings, so you should back up your data before resetting your system. |
| Login as Built-in Administrator | This method does not erase any of your data or settings. | You need to know the password for the built-in administrator account, which is usually "administrator ". |
| Use PassFab 4Winkey | No data loss, no technical requirements, 100% success rate | It is not free |
Solution 1: Restart Computer
This is the foremost and easiest way to resolve this issue is to restart your system. This solution has worked for some of the users and it might help you too. You should restart your system couple of times or more. Keep on restarting until it lets you to setup a custom user account.
Solution 2: Reset Your System
If you are tired of restarting your system again and again you should move to next solution. This solution will reset your pc to default configuration. Although it should be default as you have installed fresh window but due to error in user account creation some files might be affected. So, in order to make the defaultuser0 password reset, follow the procedure below:
- Click the power button on login screen while holding shift button from keyboard.
- Don't leave shift button and click "Restart " button on the screen until you see "Advance Recovery Option ".
- After Advance Recovery Option appears select "Troubleshoot ".
- Among the list of options select "Reset this PC ".
- Now select "Remove Everything ". Don't worry this won't remove your personal files unless they stored are on windows drive.
Note: This will fully clean your partition that contained windows. All the software and applications installed will be deleted. Default Windows application will be there. This solution will present you the windows as it has been installed recently.
Solution 3: Login as Built-in Administrator
After resetting your system, the problem persists you can use windows built-in safe mode to resolve this issue. This will need administrator privileges. If you can login through administrator account in safe mode, you can pursue this solution:
- Click the power button on login screen while holding shift button from keyboard.
- Don't leave shift button and click "Restart " button on the screen. Don't leave shift key until you see "Advance Recovery Option ".
Now navigate to Troubleshoot > Advance Options > Startup Settings and select "Restart ".
After restart you will be displayed multiple options. Press F6 or 6 to enter "Safe mode with Command Prompt ".
- If prompted select "Administrator " account.
Now on the command prompt enter the following query to create new account:
net user username > user password > /add
After that restart system and newly created user will be displayed on the login screen. You can login to the newly created user using the credentials updated in step 6. After successful login you can disable or delete defaultuser0 Windows 10 password easily.
Tips:
It only work when you remember the administrator password. The whole process is also more complex compared with above 2 methods, required some tech skill. If you forget the password for the built-in administrator account, you will need to reset your system.
Extra Tips: How to Reset Windows 10/11 Password If You Forgot
If you don't have the password or you don't want to pursue the lengthy solutions to resolve your login issue, don't worry we have a quick method for you. This will not only get you out of these complex and lengthy solutions but will save your plenty of time. PassFab 4WinKey is a user friendly Windows password recovery software that can reset all types of Windows passwords. Even the defaultuser0 shows up after factory reset, it also works. Besides, it can help you remove or create the Windows account that you don't need. Wondering how? Here is the detailed guide for using PassFab 4Winkey.
Feature
- It can reset or recover passwords for all types of Windows user accounts, including the defaultuser0 account.
- It is easy to use, even if you are not familiar with computers.
- Compatiable with Windows 10/11, and support Dell, Hp, Lenovo and more.
*An OTG cable is required
- Step 1: Download and install 4WinKey on your computer, launch it.
Step 2: Insert the disk which can be CD/DVD or USB, here we used CD.
Step 3: After Clicking "Burn " it will ask you to format media. Click "Yes " And continue.
Step 4: Once burning completes following success message will be shown.
Step 5: Now, you need to restart your computer and keep pressing F12 to enter Boot menu interface
Step 6: Select your USB disk by using the arrow key, then save and Exit. You will see the 4WinKey interface. Choose the Windows system.
Step 7: Then, select the account password you want to reset and clikc "Next". Wait for a while and your password will be reset successfully.
In the end, remove your CD/DVD or USB disk and restart your computer. You can now access the computer with the new password.
Summary
We have enlisted almost all possible solutions for Windows 10/11 default user password. All these methods are fully functional. You just need to follow the steps. Don't just jump to last solution, go through each of them because there might be easy one. Now make your passwords complex as you know about resetting Windows forgot login password with PassFab 4WinKey, the powerful Windows password recovery tool.
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- Compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP and Server 2019