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

Cherylkoin Before creating a password reset disk for Windows 11, the first thing to do is checking it is a local account or Microsoft as the solution is totally different!

To determine whether the login account is a Microsoft account or a local account when you have forgotten the login password, you can observe the username displayed on the login screen. If the username is an email address, it indicates that the account is a Microsoft account. Microsoft accounts are tied to an email address and allow you to log in across multiple devices and services using the same credentials.

On the other hand, if the username is not an email address and appears as a simple name or phrase, it is likely a local account. Local accounts are specific to the individual device and are not linked to any online services. You have to create a password reset disk for Windows 11 local account when the password is lost or forgotten.