How do we reset our password? we forgot our Windows 11 64 bit administrator password

Vedansh_Sharda 

The "Use Microsoft Account Password Reset (If Linked)" refers to the option available when you're using a Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows 11 device. This means your local Windows account is linked to your Microsoft account (like Outlook, Hotmail, or Live). You can reset your password through the Microsoft account recovery process online.

Here's how you can reset your Microsoft account password if linked to your Windows 11 account:

Steps to reset your Microsoft account password:

1. Go to the Microsoft password reset page:
• Open a browser and go to the Microsoft password reset page: https://account.live.com/password/reset
2. Choose the reason for resetting the password:
• Select "I forgot my password" and click Next.
3. Enter your Microsoft account details:
• Provide the email, phone number, or Skype ID linked to your Microsoft account.
4. Verify your identity:
• You may be asked to verify your identity using an email code, a phone code, or security questions, depending on what recovery options you have set up.
5. Create a new password:
• Once you've successfully verified your identity, you'll be prompted to create a new password for your Microsoft account.
6. Sign in to Windows 11:
• After resetting your Microsoft account password, you can use the new password to sign back into your Windows 11 device.

Reset Password Directly from Windows 11 Sign-In Screen:

If you are at the Windows 11 login screen and you've forgotten your Microsoft account password, follow these steps:

1. On the Windows login screen, click the "I forgot my password" link below the password field.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions, which will guide you through the Microsoft password reset process (it will take you to the steps mentioned above).

Once you've completed the reset, you can sign back into your Windows 11 PC with the new password.