You may not know how to create password reset disk in Windows 11 and that is what this article will cover. But, before going further, it is important you understand what password reset disk is. Password reset disk is what is created in a local disk used in a computer (example USB disk) so that when one forgets the password to his PC account, it can easily be reset. With password reset disk, many people are able to have access to their computers even though they forgot their password in the past.
Take these steps to create password reset disk in Windows 11:
- Click the Search icon at the taskbar of your Windows 11 PC
- Type the word Control Panel in the search bar
- Click on Control panel as it shows up in the search result
- In the View by which is at the top-right, ensure Category is selected from the dropdown
- Click User Accounts and click again on User Accounts tab when the new page opens
- Click on Create password reset disk (by the left)
- Click Next, add your current PC account password, and then proceed
- Click on Finish button
The above steps are what you need to take to create password reset disk in Windows 11. They are all easy to follow steps and will help you create the password.
But, there are other things you need to know, and because of that, read on.
What to Do Before You Can Create Password Reset Disk in Windows 11
There is something vital you need to do before you start the step of creating password on the local disk. You cannot complete the process of creating password reset disk in Windows 11 OS if you do not do it.
You must have removable media in your computer, example Flash Drive. So, do not start the process without having removable media disk slotted into your computer. If you do otherwise, you will get error message as you progress.
Why Create and Use Password Reset Disk in Windows 11 OS?
I want to refresh your mind again on why people or Windows 11 users create password on removable disk. The important of creating Password Reset in Windows 11 is that it helps when you forget your PC password. It helps you to recover the password of your computer whenever you forget it.
With the created disk password, you can login into your computer.
How to Use Password Reset Disk When You Forget PC Account Password
When you forget your PC account password, there are steps you need to take to still access the device and it is possible because of the password reset disk.
This involves these few steps:
- Insert the flash drive if not already existing in your computer (this is USB disk where the password reset was created)
- Type the wrong password on your PC again
- Click on the Reset Password
- Click on Next and on the new page that opens, click on Next again
- Type a new password, confirm it, and add a new password hint (it usually appears when you enter wrong password three consecutive times or more)
- Click on Next and then continue with the other onscreen prompts
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