Reset Windows 11 or Windows 10 password
If you’re not on a domain, you can reset your password by using a password reset disk or by using an administrator account.
How to create a password reset disk
To create a password reset disk, follow these steps: The steps that you should follow to reset your Windows password will vary, depending on whether your computer is on a domain or a workgroup.
Reset domain user password
If you’ve forgotten your Windows password and you’re on a domain, you should contact your system administrator to reset your password.
If your computer is on a domain, do the following:
Because your computer is on a domain, only your network administrator can reset your domain password. To reset a password for a local user account (an account that provides access to the computer, but not to the domain), follow the steps below. TIP: You can reset Microsoft Account password from Login Screen.
Reset Workgroup Password
If your computer is in a workgroup, do the following:
If you forget your password, you can reset it using a password reset disk for your user account (or the password reset information stored on a USB flash drive). If you don’t have a password reset disk, you’ll need to get someone with an administrator account on the computer to reset your password for you. If you enter the wrong password when you attempt to log on, Windows displays a message that the password is incorrect. Log on with the new password. If you forget your password again, you can use the same password reset disk. You don’t need to make a new one. If you forget the administrator password and don’t have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you won’t be able to reset the password. If there are no other user accounts on the computer, you won’t be able to log on to Windows and will need to re-install Windows. Read: How to reset Local Account password on Windows using Installation Media. It is, therefore, imperative that you create a password hint when you create your password! This hint can help you remember your Windows login password. You can also use some 3rd-party free Password Recovery Tools. This post on Windows Password Recovery gives some more suggestions. PS: See how you can reset the Administrator password using Sticky Keys.
