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How do we reset our password? we forgot our Windows 11 64 bit administrator password
How do we reset our password? we forgot our Windows 11 64 bit administrator password
There are several methods you can try to reset or recover it. Here are a few options:
- Use Password Reset Disk (If Available): If you created a password reset disk before forgetting your password, you can use it to reset your password. Insert the password reset disk into your computer, follow the prompts, and reset your password.
- Use Another Administrator Account: If you have another administrator account on the same computer, you can log in with that account and reset the password for the forgotten administrator account. Go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Family & other users," select the account, and then click "Change password."
- Use Microsoft Account Password Reset (If Linked): If you're using a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11, you can reset your Microsoft account password online through the Microsoft website. Once you've reset your Microsoft account password, you can use the new password to sign in to Windows.
- Use Password Reset Tools: There are third-party password reset tools available that you can use to reset the administrator password. Tools like PCUnlocker, Ophcrack, and Offline NT Password & Registry Editor can help you reset the password, but they may require some technical expertise to use.
- Use Installation Media: If you have a Windows installation USB or DVD, you can boot your computer from the installation media and use the Command Prompt to reset the password. You'll need to access the Command Prompt from the recovery options and use the "net user" command to reset the password.
- Reinstall Windows: If all else fails and you don't have any important data on your computer, you can reinstall Windows to regain access. This will erase all data on the system drive, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.
It's important to note that some of these methods may require you to have access to another computer or have certain technical skills. Additionally, resetting the administrator password may result in loss of access to encrypted files or other data associated with the account. Please always proceed with caution. The text was created with the help of AI.
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NikolinoDE I forgot my windows administrator password and would like to attempt number 3 how do I do that?
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:
- Go to the Microsoft password reset page:
- Open a browser and go to the Microsoft password reset page: https://account.live.com/password/reset
- Choose the reason for resetting the password:
- Select "I forgot my password" and click Next.
- Enter your Microsoft account details:
- Provide the email, phone number, or Skype ID linked to your Microsoft account.
- 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.
- Create a new password:
- Once you've successfully verified your identity, you'll be prompted to create a new password for your Microsoft account.
- 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:
- On the Windows login screen, click the "I forgot my password" link below the password field.
- 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.
