Create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows
Windows 11 Windows 10. If you use a local account in Window 11, you should create a password reset disk using a USB flash drive as soon as possible. Then, if you forget your password, you can reset it. If you wait until you've forgotten your password, it'll be too late.
Accessing Credential Manager - Microsoft Support
Windows 10. Credential Manager lets you view and delete your saved credentials for signing in to websites, connected applications, and networks. To open Credential Manager, type credential manager in the search box on the taskbar and select Credential Manager Control panel.
Save or forget passwords in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Saving a password. When Edge offers to save a password, you have the following options: Select Got it to confirm you want Edge to save your password securely. (You can also Edit the credential details that Edge has captured.) Select the X (close the alert) to dismiss the offer to save your password.
Reset or recover your lost Microsoft account password
Step 1: Verify your identity. You can request a password reset directly from your console if you have access to the phone number or alternate email that you previously provided. On the console Sign in screen, type in your email address, and then select the I forgot my password button.
Create a local user or administrator account in Windows
How to reset your Microsoft account password. Get help with Windows activation errors. Get the steps for creating a local user or administrator account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows sign-in options and account protection - Microsoft Support
Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select the Windows Hello method that you want to set up, Select Set up. If you don't see Windows Hello in Sign-in options, then it may not be available for your device. Windows Hello does require a compatible camera or fingerprint reader.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to create a strong password. Paste or type the code you received and select Next. Type your new password and select Next. Need more help? If these steps didn't work, or you have other account sign in issues, use our Sign-in helper tool. Microsoft account security info & verification codes.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
How to sign in to or out of Outlook.com - Microsoft Support
To sign in to Outlook.com or Hotmail, you'll need your Microsoft Account username and password. Sign-in. Note: Check the Don't show this again box if you want to go straight to Outlook.com next time (not recommended for shared computers). Can't sign in to Hotmail or Outlook.com?
Applies To:
Outlook.com