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With so many things to remember, it is quite common to forget a thing or two.

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There are 2 types of user accounts on a Windows computer: Alocal accountand aMicrosoft account.

The method(s) used to reset their passwords depend on the punch in of account.

Reset Account Password Windows 11

You have multiple options to choose from if you are resetting the password for a local account.

In comparison, if it is a Microsoft account, you are only left with one option.

Regardless, all of these methods have been discussed below.

Reset password

This is the most convenient method to reset your password.

If so, skip to the next methods discussed below.

This will show the Reset password button that was previously hidden.

Answer the security questions

On the next screen, you will see the 3 security questions.

Provide the answers for them in the text fields and then tap on the arrow.

Enter the new password you had just configured to log into your account.

Set new password

Sometimes, people also tend to forget the answers to their security questions.

If so, you could proceed to perform the methods given below to reset your accounts password another way.

When in Advanced Startup, clickTroubleshoot.Troubleshoot

Then clickSystem Image Recovery.

Restart computer with Shift pressed

Now opt for operating system.Select OS

You will now see a dialog box with a message.

ClickCancel.Click Cancel

On theRe-image your computerwizard, select Select a system image and then clickNext.

Now clickAdvanced.Click Advanced

From the popup, clickInstall a driver.Install driver

In the next dialog box, clickOk.

System Image Recovery

A navigation window will now open.

Now clickCloseon all windows and prompts until you return to Advanced Startup.

That said, most of such tools are usually paid.

Select OS

To begin, downloadPassFab 4WinKeyfrom their website and install it on the computer.

When booted from the USB, you will see that the software has launched.

On the initial screen, snag the operating system and clickNext.

Click Cancel

Now go for the account of which you wish to reset the password and selectReset Account Password.

Then clickNext.Reset account password

Confirm your action and assign a new password for the account.

Now reboot your rig and boot normally.

Click Next

When the computer reboots, you’re free to log into your account using the new password.

ClickGet code.Generate code

You will now receive a code on your email.

Enter that code and clickNext.

Click Advanced

If you are usingWindows 10, here is a guide toresetting a forgotten password.

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Install driver

Click Ok

Navigate to System32

Rename Utilman

Rename cmd to Utilman

Continue to reboot

Click accessibility button on lock screen

Set new account password

Select USB and proceed

Confirm

Select operating system

Reset account password

Restart computer

Forgot password

Generate code

Enter the code

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