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Cherylkoin
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Aug 27, 2024

How to create a password reset disk after forgetting Windows 11 password?

I’m in a bit of a tricky situation. I’ve forgotten the password to my Windows 11 laptop because of recent change, and I didn’t create a password reset disk beforehand. Now I’m unable to log in, and I...
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Elijahos
Iron Contributor
Aug 27, 2024

How to create a password reset disk? Windows 11 has a built-in feature called "Recovery Environment" that allows you to create a password reset disk without knowing the password. Here's how:

  1. Restart your Windows 11 laptop and immediately start tapping the F11 key (or F8 key on older systems) until you see the "Recovery Environment" menu.
  2. Select "Troubleshoot" and then click on "Reset this PC".
  3. Click on "Get started" and follow the prompts to reset your PC.
  4. When prompted, select "Create a recovery drive" and follow the instructions to create the password reset disk.

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