Windows 11 allows you to change your password if you can not remember your current password. This can be done easily as long as you remember key password hints and have an online account. Resetting passwords in Windows works similarly to that of any other system. Usually, you type in password hints when settings creating new passwords. If you forget, complete the password hints and reset it. If you’re a student or new user looking for a Windows computer to use, the easiest place to start is Windows 11. Windows 11 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft. Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10 and it’s expected to be released later this year. To get started with resetting your password in Windows 11, follow the steps below.
Change your Password in Windows 11
If you already know your password, then simply use the steps below to change it. Select Start and go to Settings as shown in the image below. In the System setting page, go to Accounts > Sign-in options. The Sign-in option allows you to reset passwords, security keys, Windows Hello, and others. Under Password, select the Change button and follow the steps. Follow the steps to change your current password. You’ll be prompted to type in your current password. If you do not know your current you won’t be able to change it. Complete the password change process and you’re done. Note: The above process will only work if you know your current password. If you don’t, then continue below.
Reset your Password in Windows 11
If you’ve forgotten or lost your Windows 11 password for a local account and need to sign back into your computer, then continue below to learn how to reset your password and gain access to your computer. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. A Microsoft account is required for some features. For some Windows 11 devices, an internet and Microsoft account will be required for password change and reset. You can reset your Microsoft account online using the email address registered and signed in with. If you sign in with Microsoft account, then go to the link below to reset your account. Microsoft account | Sign In or Create Your Account Today – Microsoft If you sign in with a local account, then use the steps below: On the login screen, type the password you think it’s correct. If it comes back as incorrect, then select the Reset password link on the sign-in screen. At the reset link, enter the security questions provided. This will be the same you answered when you first set up your machine.
Answer your security questions. Enter a new password. Sign in as usual with the new password.
Reset your computer
If you still can’t answer the security questions above, you can’t reset your Microsoft online account, and still not able to log in, then another option will be to reset your device. Resetting your device will permanently delete your data, programs, and settings. To reset your device, which will delete data, programs, and settings: That should get you back into your machine. Conclusion: This post showed you how to change or reset your password in Windows 11. It also showed you how to reset your computer if you can’t get into your computer with a password. If you find any error above, please use the comment form below to report.
