Reset - Password

For a visual walkthrough on resetting a forgotten Windows password using the command prompt:

If you created a reset disk previously, insert the USB, click Reset password on the login screen, and follow the wizard. Reset password

On the login page, select the link typically labeled Forgot Password or "Reset Password". For a visual walkthrough on resetting a forgotten

Enter an incorrect password to see the Reset password link. Select it, answer your pre-set security questions , and then enter a new password. Select it, answer your pre-set security questions ,

To reset a password, you generally need to verify your identity through a secondary method (like email or SMS) or use a recovery key or disk. The specific steps depend on whether you are resetting a password for an online service, a Windows PC, or a Mac. Most websites follow a standard recovery flow:

The method varies based on your account type (Microsoft vs. Local):