How to Log into Windows 8 When You Forgot Picture Password

If you forgot your picture password for Windows 8, don't worry! There are a few different ways you can log back into your account.

If you have a Microsoft account:

1. Go to the Microsoft account password reset page.

2. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID associated with your Microsoft account.

3. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

4. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

5. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

6. Create a new password, then click Next.

7. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

8. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

9. Sign in with your new password.

If you don't have a Microsoft account:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using a local account:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using a picture password:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using a PIN:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using a fingerprint:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using a smart card:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using a virtual private network (VPN):

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using an authentication app:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using a security key:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.

If you're using a one-time code:

1. Go to the Windows 8 sign-in options page.

2. Under Password, click I forgot my password.

3. Enter the email address, phone number, or Skype ID you use to sign in to your Microsoft account.

4. Enter the characters you see on the screen, then click Next.

5. Choose how you want to receive your security code, then click Next.

6. Enter the security code you received, then click Next.

7. Create a new password, then click Next.

8. Enter your new password again to confirm it, then click Next.

9. You'll see a message that says "Your password has been reset." Click Next.

10. Sign in with your new password.