Learn how to use the SysKey utility to encrypt and protect the Windows Security Accounts Manager database that stores hashed user passwords. Find out how to configure Windows system key protection, password startup, and floppy disk storage options.

An update for Windows Recovery is available for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. This update resolves an issue in which Windows Recovery incorrectly starts. This issue can occur if you use the System Key utility (Syskey) to enable encryption for the Windows Accounts Database, and then you enter your password incorrectly several times.

Windows 11. Are you tired of constantly forgetting your passwords and having to type them in every time you want to access your favorite websites and applications? Say hello to passkeys! Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in.

You can use the SysKey utility to additionally secure the SAM database by moving the SAM database encryption key off the Windows-based computer. The SysKey utility can also be used to configure a start-up password that must be entered to decrypt the system key so that Windows can access the SAM database.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is a powerful tool that finds and removes malware from your PC. Here's how to use it in Windows 10 or 11 to scan your PC. Important: Before you use Microsoft Defender Offline, make sure to save any open files and close apps and programs. Open your Windows Security settings.

Windows 11 Windows 10. Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.

Addressed issue where enabling encryption using syskey.exe renders the system unbootable. Updated the BitLocker.psm1 PowerShell script to not log passwords when logging is enabled. Addressed issue where saving a credential with an empty password to Credential Manager causes the system to crash when attempting to use that credential.

Summary. When you start your computer successfully, the Windows Registry Checker tool (Scanreg.exe) creates a backup of system files and registry configuration information (including user account information, protocol bindings, software program settings, and user preferences) once daily.

Open Windows Security settings. Windows Security is pre-installed on Windows 10 and ready for you to use at any time.

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.