How do I create a Password Reset key


  1. Posts : 1,037
    Windows 10 Pro
       #1

    How do I create a Password Reset key


    I've looked at the instructions but the option to create a Password Reset Key is not where it should be (Control Panel>User Accounts). Need help!
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  2. Posts : 31,644
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #2

    By 'key' do you mean on a USB? If so, it's called 'Create a password reset disk', see this Tutorial...

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html
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  3. Posts : 68,920
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #3

    Hello Nisko, :)

    If your account is a Microsoft account, then you won't be able to create a password recovery disk (USB) for it.

    If you need to reset the password for your Microsoft account, then you could use OPTION THREE below to do so at Microsoft.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...a.html#option3
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  4. Posts : 1,037
    Windows 10 Pro
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I'm confused about the difference between a local account and a Microsoft account. I just set up a User Account like I always did.
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  5. Posts : 68,920
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    The tutorial below can better help explain and show the differences between a local account and a Microsoft account.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html
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