Forgotten password for Windows 10 Intel ComputeStick

Question

My supervisor had an Intel ComputeStick with Windows 10 that he forgot the password for. I have looked at some other related questions, such as this one, however they require access to the command prompt and when I boot into safe mode the command prompt requires a password.

Is it a lost cause to try and get in, or should we just purchase a new one? Can the stick be factory reset somehow without the need for a password?

Thanks!

For reference, the ComputeStick model is #STK1AW32SC

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 25 '17 at 11:38

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Can the stick be factory reset?

Reset the system to factory defaults:

Remove any SD card, if installed.

Press F8 when you see this prompt during boot: F8 to Activate Windows 8.1* Windows 10 * Recovery Mode.

Select Troubleshoot.

Select Reset your PC, then select Next.

Select Just remove my files.

Select Reset to start the restore process.

Source Forgot password on New Intel compute stick M3

answered Jul 25 '17 at 11:38

DavidPostill

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Is it possible to take an image of the stick the rescue the files later? Never thought of this situation. – Jul 25 '17 at 13:10
@sdkks No idea. – DavidPostill Jul 25 '17 at 13:11

Forgotten password for Windows 10 Intel ComputeStick

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Can the stick be factory reset?