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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...
ChristianZhao
Feb 19, 2025Iron Contributor
If you use a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11, you can reset Windows 11 password online. Here's how:
Method 1: Reset Your Microsoft Account Password Online
- On another device, go to the Microsoft Password Reset page.
- Select "I forgot my password" and click Next.
- Enter your Microsoft account email and click Next.Choose a verification method to receive a security code.
- Enter the verification code you received and click Next.
- Set a new password and confirm it.
- Click Next to finish.
Method 2: Use Another Trusted Device
If you have another device logged into the same Microsoft account:
- Open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
- Click Password and select Change to set a new one.
Once you've reset your password, you can log into Windows 11 using the new credentials. As you can see this is a much easier way to reset Windows 11 password without using CMD. However, this trick does not work for Windows 11 local account.