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Updated by Cici on Jan 09, 2024
Written by Sherly

Remembering passwords can be a challenging task, and it can be daunting to find the current Windows password one last time. Luckily, recovering your Windows or Microsoft account password is not that difficult.

EaseUS provides 4 ways to find your current Windows password without restrictions. I've tested the tools based on a few criteria, and you can use the table below to compare them before choosing one. 

🔎Tools 🔨Complexity 🔢Duration

🚩EaseUS Key Finder

Easy and beginner-friendly Under a minute
🚩Credential Manager Medium and beginner-friendly Just under 2 minutes
🚩Registry Editor Complicated and suited to pros 3+ minutes
🚩CMD Complicated and suited to pros 3+ minutes

Obviously, EaseUS Key Finder is the most efficient way to help recover the current Windows password one last time. Once you're done selecting this tool, you can jump to the steps below to find your Windows password one last time.

4 Ways to Find Current Windows Password One Last Time

This section of the guide covers four ways with step-by-step guides. The four ways offer different complexities for finding current Windows or Microsoft passwords.

 I highly recommend using the EaseUS Key Finder tool as it is beginner-friendly and offers many features to keep your password safe. That said, follow the way you're most comfortable with.

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Way 1. Find the Current Windows Password via EaseUS Key Finder

One of the easiest methods to find the current Windows password is by using EaseUS Key Finder. The application has a user-friendly interface and lets you recover your Windows password without changing it. 

Just download the EaseUS Key Finder and follow the steps below to get started:

  Free Download

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Step 1. Launch EaseUS Key Finder, and click "Windows Credentials" on the left pane.

Click Windows Credential on the left pane of EaseUS Key Finder

Step 2. Now, you can check all available Windows Credential addresses with respective user names, and passwords.

You can click "Copy", "Print", or "Save" these Windows Credentials' accounts and passwords at one time. 

Save Windows Credential user names and passwords at one time

Once you're done recovering your password, you can also use the app for the following:

  • Recover Adobe/Office product keys
  • Recover saved passwords from web browsers (Microsoft account password)
  • Find WiFi passwords
  • Backup activation keys
  • Find your Twitter password without resetting
  • Recover keys from dead OS or drive

Rather than making the recovery process harder, Key Finder makes finding Windows passwords and other credentials much easier. So, if you're a beginner or just want to get your current Windows password quickly, give EaseUS Key Finder a shot.

  Free Download

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Way 2. Find the Current Windows Password via Credential Manager

Credential Manager is a built-in tool on Windows OS. It saves the login information based on different accounts and can be used to find your current Windows password. Moreover, it also helps you save your Web passwords and recover them quickly.

Follow the steps below to find the password without running into issues:

Step 1. Launch the "Control Panel" app using the "Search" bar on your Windows OS. I used my Windows 11 laptop, but you can also do this on Windows 10. 

Step 2. Click on the "User Accounts" tab to access the administrator details for your PC.

Step 3. Now, select the "Windows Credentials" button, and you should see all your credentials listed below. 

credential manager

Note: If your "Windows Credentials" section is empty, click on the "Add a Windows credential" button and save your login information for future use. 

⬇️Turn to EaseUS Key Finder 

  Free Download

Support Windows 11/10/8/7

Way 3. Find Current Windows Password via Registry Editor

Another way of finding the current Windows password is by using the built-in "Registry Editor" tool. However, this should be done with caution, as messing around with the registry can lead to a lot of issues. 

So, I only recommend pros follow the steps below and beginners choose the other ways listed above:

💡Note: Make sure you create a backup of your files if anything goes wrong with the registry edits. 

Step 1. First, type "regedit" in the "Windows Search Box" and run the "Registry Editor" app.

Step 2. Navigate to the following location by copying and pasting it into the "Registry Editor" window. 

registry editor

  • Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Step 3. Look for the "DefaultPassword" file in the Winlogon folder and open it to show your passwords stored on your Windows PC.

⬇️Turn to EaseUS Key Finder 

  Free Download

Support Windows 11/10/8/7

Way 4. Find the Current Windows Password via CMD

Finally, the last way that you can use to find your current Windows password is by using CMD(Command Prompt). Windows 10/11 users can also use Windows PowerShell. The process is a bit technical and is not recommended for beginners.

Here are the steps you should follow:

Step 1. Look for "CMD" or "PowerShell" in the "Windows Search" bar and run them as administrator.

Step 2. Type the commands below and hit the "Enter" key. 

  • rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr

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Step 3. A window should now open up with all the passwords and usernames saved on your device. Just select your account, and your credentials should be visible to you.

Notice:
 You can also back up and restore account information using this window. This means you can back up your current passwords and transfer them over to a new PC without issues.

⬇️Turn to EaseUS Key Finder 

  Free Download

Support Windows 11/10/8/7

Why Do You Need the Current Windows Password One Last Time

You need the current Windows password one last time to use your online Microsoft account for your Windows PC without using a local account. The "We'll Need Your Current Windows Password One Last Time" message can pop up when you're changing from a local account to a Microsoft account.

Using an online Microsoft account offers benefits like syncing your work across multiple devices and access to new features quickly. However, it can be confusing to manage all your passwords. 

This confusion can lead you to be locked out of your PC. The solution? Well, you need to enter the password you have been using to access your local account on your Windows PC. However, if you have forgotten that password, you can easily use the methods above to find it. 

That said, you should also share this article with anyone stuck with the "We'll Need Your Current Windows Password One Last Time" issue and can't get back into their Windows PC.

 

Conclusion

Finding your current Windows password one last time is easy with EaseUS Key Finder. The app lets you recover it back in seconds, and you can even use it to back up your important credentials. 

You can also use the built-in tools that Windows offers to find your password without much difficulty. However, make sure you back up your data before proceeding with any irreversible changes. 

Current Windows Password One Last Time FAQs

The guide covers four ways to get your password back quickly. However, if you still have queries left, then follow the FAQs below.

1. How do I view my Windows password?

You can view your Windows password using a third-party app like EaseUS Key Finder or system tools like Credential Manager. You can also use the built-in Registry Editor or CMD tools to find your Windows password. However, just make sure you follow the step-by-step instructions thoroughly.

2. What is the Windows password?

A Windows password is a security feature provided by Windows OS. It serves as a protective measure to prevent unauthorized access to your computer.

When you set up a user account on Windows, you can create a password for it. Each time you log in, you must enter this password or PIN to provide security for your sensitive files and data.

3. How do I get into Windows 10 without a password?

To get into Windows 10 without a password, you'll need to change your user account settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1. Press the 'Windows + R' keys to open the 'Run' dialog box and type 'netplwiz' to open 'User Accounts.'

Step 2. In the 'User Accounts' window, select your account and then uncheck the 'Users must enter a username and password to use this computer' box.

Step 3. Click on the 'Apply' button, and you'll be prompted and guided to enter the current password and confirm it.

You should now be able to log into Windows 10 without a password.

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Updated by Cici

Cici is the junior editor of the writing team of EaseUS. She accepted the systematic training on computers at EaseUS for over one year. Now, she wrote a lot of professional articles to help people resolve the issues of hard drive corruption, computer boot errors, and disk partition problems.

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Written by Sherly

Sherly joined EaseUS in 2022 and she has always loved writing articles and enjoys the fun they bring. She receives professional training here, focusing on product performance and other relative knowledge. She has written over 200 articles to help people overcome computing issues.

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