Windows 10: Unable to Reset Local Password for Windows 11

I have forgotten my local password for Windows 11 as I have only been logging in using my PIN since I got this desktop. I can still log in using my PIN and my local account is an administrator account.On the login screen I get the PIN and Password options. I can still log in using the PIN but when I choose to log in using my password, there is no "Forgotten Password" option.When I log into my local account using my PIN and try and change the local passwords via "Settings > Accounts > Sign-In Options > Password > Change" I am asked to enter my current password which I have forgotten

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Change or reset your password - Microsoft Support

• If you've forgotten your Windows password, there are several ways to retrieve or reset it:
  • If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password.
  • If you're using a Microsoft account, you can reset your password online. ...
  • If you're using a local account, use your password hint as a reminder.

 

Unable to reset Microsoft Password

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I understand how difficult it is when you are not able to reset your Microsoft Account Password as expected. To get clarity of this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, kindly reply with the answers to the
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1. Are you trying to reset the password to your computer or your email?
2. Do you currently have access to your Microsoft Account, when you try to login using a browser?

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Forgot Local Password

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and reset the password for the local account and check.

• 
  Login in to your Microsoft account.
  
• 
  Press Windows logo key + X key.
  
• 
  Select Computer Management.
  
• 
  Click on Local user and group.
  
• 
  In the right window pane, double click on user’s folder.
  
• 
  Right click on local user account and select set password and follow the on screen instructions.
  

Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.