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Garciab
Feb 19, 2025Iron Contributor
How can I reset windows 11 password using command prompt
Yesterday I suddenly found that I forgot the login password of my Windows 11 computer. The key is that there are many important files stored on this computer, and I can't reinstall the system. I sear...
soumdg663
Feb 19, 2025Iron Contributor
I can provide you with some detailed methods to reset Windows 11 password using the command prompt. Please try these steps:
Method 1: Net User Command
1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or search for "cmd" in the Start menu and right-click on the result to select "Run as administrator."
2. Type the following command and press Enter: net user \[username] \[new password]
Replace [username] with the username of the account you want to reset, and [new password] with the new password you want to use.
- If you get an "Access Denied" error, it may be because the Command Prompt is not running as an administrator. Try running it as an administrator again.
- If you get a "The specified local group does not exist" error, it may be because the account is not a local user account. Try using the built-in Administrator account instead.
Method 2: Built-in Administrator Account
- If you're unable to reset Windows 11 password using the net user command, try using the built-in Administrator account.Restart your computer and press the F8 key while booting to enter Safe Mode.
- In Safe Mode, click on the Administrator icon on the login screen to log in with the built-in Administrator account.
- Once logged in, open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command: net user \[username] \[new password]
- Replace [username] with the username of the account you want to reset, and [new password] with the new password you want to use.