Windows 10: What is My WINDOWS Password

I have my Microsoft password. It works fine--I know it's correct. However, I recent Windows 11 upgrade virtually destroyed my laptop, With the help of someone here, I've spent the last six hours putting it back together. I have to set up a new account. I want to STRESS that it will NOT accept my Microsoft password. I tried using my Microsoft password and even found some vague instructions for changing my WINDOWS password, but nothing works. Below is the screen I get before I enter the WINDOWS password and AFTER I enter it. Nothing. It's so frustrating! I've used all the password combinations I

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admin password?

You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

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How to reset Windwos 8 Password?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-do-forget-windows-password#1TC=windows-8

• 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.

 

New FF - passwords

Hi:

If that setting is already enabled, then I suggest as the next troubleshooting step might be Mozilla Safe Mode (not to be confused with Windows Safe Mode)):

Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode | Firefox Help

• Please report back and let us know the outcome, as it will dictate the next steps.
• Also: please tell us what AV/AM/firewall programs are you running on this system?

Thanks,
MM