Learn how to create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

If you’ve forgotten your Microsoft account password, learn how to do a password reset online or by using your Xbox console.

Discover the step-by-step process to change or reset your Windows password if you've lost or forgotten it. This guide will help you regain access to your Windows account quickly and securely.

Learn how to reset your Microsoft Surface and solve problems using a USB recovery drive or Surface recovery image.

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Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

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The Recovery Drive utility in Windows is a valuable tool designed to back up essential system files needed to restore a PC to its original state. This utility creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your Windows device to its factory settings, even if you replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive. The recovery media includes built-in Windows files, any updates ...

If you've forgotten your password and know the email address for your Microsoft account, you can reset your password online by verifying your identity using other information.

Here you'll find guidance for how to secure your account going forward, make it easier to reset a password, and provide additional methods you can use to verify your account.