Windows 10: How do I recover my password if I forgot it?

Discus and support How do I recover my password if I forgot it? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I blocked my Windows 11 account on my note book. I forgot my password for Windows 11. The local account is Win 11.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nadine van Rooyen, Nov 12, 2023.

  1. How do I recover my password if I forgot it?


    I blocked my Windows 11 account on my note book. I forgot my password for Windows 11. The local account is Win 11.

    :)
     
    Nadine van Rooyen, Nov 12, 2023
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  2. forgot password

    Hi Tom,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    • Are you using Microsoft account or local account for logging in the computer?
    I suggest you to follow steps from the below article “What to do if you forget your Windows password” and check if it helps.

    Change or reset your Windows password - Microsoft Support

    You may also refer to the below article.

    I can't sign in to my Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Nov 12, 2023
    #2
  3. Forgot my login password in my phone

    Hi Tino,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    To understand the issue better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • For which user account have you forgot the password?
    If it is Microsoft Account I would suggest you to check the below link and fill the E-Form to recover your account.

    Recover your Microsoft account: Recover your account

    I would suggest you to refer the below link and check to get the help on your account.

    Account help: I can't sign in to my Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Nov 12, 2023
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  4. How do I recover my password if I forgot it?

    Forgot password, no way to recover it

    Hi Bob,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will definitely assist you.

    As you have already tried to recover the password, unfortunately there is no other option to recover the password. However you can try to recover the password from the below link and check if you are able to recover the password.

    Recover your account

    If the Recover your Microsoft account does not help try the below link
    About two-step verification and check.

    How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support

    Hope this helps. Post us with status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Nov 12, 2023
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