Reinstalling Windows

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Reinstalling Windows

I've been using Windows 10 without trouble for several months. Recently, I somehow locked myself out of admin authority, and there doesn't appear to be any way to get this back. Consulting a Windows forum, I was told that I may need to reinstall everything.

What's the easiest way to do this? Can I just download the ISO, put it on a USB, and boot up from there? I'm asking here just in case there are any additional steps or complications of which I should be aware.

Thank you!

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Posted on Sep 9, 2016 12:20 AM

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Answer 1

Loner T

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Sep 9, 2016 7:58 AM in response to Community User

What is the year/model of your iMac?

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Answer 2

Sep 9, 2016 10:07 AM in response to Loner T

It's a late 2013 iMac, 27 inches

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Loner T

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Sep 9, 2016 10:33 AM in response to Community User

Run BC Assistant, enable the Create USB Installer and Download Software leaving the last Install/Remove option unchecked. Create a USB Installer and boot from the installer using Alt/Option key. You should be able to reset password using Command prompt.

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Answer 4

Sep 9, 2016 10:34 AM in response to Loner T

Thanks. I'd do all of this from the Mac side? Except for the Command prompt?

I think I'll have to wait until it's reinstalled before I do anything with the Command prompt. Command prompt is completely broken right now.

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Loner T

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Sep 9, 2016 10:39 AM in response to Community User

Yes, you should see a screen similar to the following when you run BC Assistant on the OSX side. Please ignore the last option.

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