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Forgot Windows 11 password and security questions
There are several ways to recover or reset a forgotten Windows 11 password. Here are some possible solutions:
Use a Windows password reset tool: You can use a third-party Windows password reset tool to reset your Windows 11 password. Download and install the tool on another device, create a bootable USB or CD/DVD, and use it to reset Windows 11 password. As far as i known, iSeepassword Windows Password Recovery is very good at doing this kind of work. More info:
https://www.iseepassword.com/online-help/windows-password-recovery.html
Use a password reset disk: If you created a password reset disk in advance, you can use it to reset your Windows 11 password. Insert the password reset disk into your computer, then follow the on-screen instructions to reset Windows 11 password.
Use a local account administrator: If you have another local account that has administrator privileges, you can use it to reset your forgotten Windows 11 password. Log in to your computer with the administrator account, then go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Manage another account. Select the account with the forgotten password, then click "Change the password" to reset the password.
The above two methods are free and can help you reset or recover your Windows 11 password. If they still don't work for you, it is recommended to try some third-party software.