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Passwords remain crucial for securing Microsoft Surface devices, yet forgotten credentials can lead to frustrating lockouts. Learn safe password recovery methods that protect your Surface data while restoring access.
When locked out of your Surface tablet without backup admin accounts or password reset disks, use iSumsoft Windows Password Refixer to safely reset Microsoft account passwords or local credentials without data loss.
For complete Windows lockouts where password changes are impossible, follow this professional Surface password recovery workflow requiring only an internet-connected computer and USB drive.
Step 1: Create UEFI-Compatible Password Reset Media
Download Windows Password Refixer on any working PC. Install the software, insert a USB drive, and click USB Device > Begin Burning to create Surface-compatible recovery media.
The tool automatically formats your USB and transfers necessary boot files. Wait for completion confirmation before safely removing the drive.
Step 2: Boot Surface Tablet from USB Recovery Drive
1. Power off Surface and insert prepared USB
2. Hold Volume Down + Power simultaneously until Surface logo appears - this initiates UEFI boot from external media
Step 3: Reset Surface Login Credentials
The recovery tool will detect Windows installations and display user accounts. Select target account and:
1. Click Reset Password (local account) or receive temporary credentials (Microsoft account)
2. Confirm changes and note temporary password if applicable
3. Select Reboot, remove USB when prompted
Sign in using new credentials or provided temporary password. Immediately update Microsoft account security settings post-recovery.
Supported devices: Surface Studio, Surface Book (all generations), Surface Pro 2-4, Surface 2/3, Surface RT.
