Don't enter anything in the password box, but select the arrow and follow the prompts. Answer the security questions that you set up when you created your account, and then you will be able to reset your password.
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Pilotdennis
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I lost my password while trying to upgrade my computer to windows 11.
I need to change it but can't get in to change it
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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Bulldog 4,235 Reputation points2026-09-01T21:38:23.5733333+00:00 If you don't remember your password, and didn't make a backup copy of your password, and you didn't setup any other way to sign in, then unfortunately you have left yourself with no options, and there is nothing that anyone can do to help you.