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How can I reset windows 11 password using command prompt
Resetting Windows 11 password using command prompt is too tricky for average users. If you have created a Windows 11 password reset USB, you can use it to reset your password. A Windows password reset disk allows you to reset your Windows 11 password if you have forgotten it. However, you must have created this disk before forgetting Windows 11 login password.
Reset Windows 11 Password with Reset Disk (No Command Prompt)
Step 1: Plug in the USB drive or floppy disk (if you created one) into your Windows 11 PC.
Step 2: On the Windows 11 login screen, type any incorrect password and press Enter. Windows will display a message: "The password is incorrect. Try again." Below the password box, click on "Reset password".
Step 3: A Password Reset Wizard will appear. Click Next to continue. Select your password reset disk (the USB or floppy drive).
Step 4: Click Next and enter a new password. Re-enter the new password and set a password hint. Click Finish.
Step 5: Return to the Windows 11 login screen. Enter the new password and sign in.
Important Notes:
- The password reset disk only works for the local account (not for Microsoft accounts).
- If you haven't created a password reset disk, you'll need to use alternative methods, such as a password reset USB, another administrator account, or a third-party tool.