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 or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.

The steps below describe how to change a known password for a Microsoft personal account. If you need to reset your Microsoft account password because you forgot it, see Reset your Microsoft.

Understanding the Context

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. Important: To protect.

For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Important: To protect.

The steps below describe how to change a known password for a Microsoft personal account. If you need to reset your Microsoft account password because you forgot it, see Reset your Microsoft.

If you forgot your work or school password or have been locked out of your account, you can use your security info and your mobile device to reset your work or school password.

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Change your password for third-party providers (such as Gmail, Yahoo, Apple, Xfinity, others) Update the password stored in Outlook for Windows After youve changed your password with your email.

For technical support, go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter your problem and select Get Help. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. Important: To protect.

Creating a password reset disk is a precautionary measure that allows you to reset your Windows local account password in case you forget it. The password reset disk is a USB flash drive that acts as a.