Solution: Windows 11 Password Recovery

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Solution: Windows 11 Password Recovery

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1. Reset Password via Microsoft Account:
- On the login screen, click "Wrong password", then select "Reset password".
- Receive a verification code via your registered email or phone number and follow the prompts to reset your password.

2. Reset Password Using Local Account Hint:
- After entering the wrong password on the login screen, click “Reset password".
- Select and answer the previously set password hint question to reset the password.

3. Use a Password Reset Disk:
- Insert a pre-created **password reset disk (USB drive), then click "Reset password" after entering the wrong password.
- Follow the prompts to reset your password using the reset disk.

4. Enable Built-in Administrator Account (Safe Mode):
- On the login screen, press and hold the Shift key and click Restart to enter **Windows Recovery Environment.
- Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings, then restart and choose Safe Mode.
- In Command Prompt, run the following command to enable the administrator account:

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net user administrator /active: yes
- After restarting, log in to the administrator account and reset the password.

5. Reinstall Windows:
- If the above methods are unsuccessful, use Windows installation media to reinstall the system. This will erase all data。
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