Title: A Step-By-Step Guide to Resetting Your Windows 11 Password

Introduction Hey there! Simon here. If you’re struggling with a forgotten password on your Windows 11 system, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, I’ll walk you through resetting your password on a Dell computer with a 2022 BIOS. This method is especially for those who haven’t set up BitLocker encryption or linked their system to a Microsoft account.

Note: If your device is different from Dell or older than the 2022 models, this process might not apply, and you might want to look for another resource.

Getting Started

1. Attempt to Log In: First, try logging in with your presumed password. If it fails, you’ll need to restart your computer.
2. Access the Boot Menu: As your computer restarts, keep tapping on F12 to enter the boot menu. This step is crucial for newer Dell models, as older methods like pressing Shift or F8 might not work.
3. Navigate to OS Recovery: In the boot menu, select ‘SupportAssist OS Recovery’. This option is essential to reach the Windows Recovery Environment, where you can access the command prompt.

Resetting the Password

1. Open Command Prompt: In the Windows Recovery Environment, select ‘Troubleshoot’, then ‘Advanced Options’, and finally ‘Command Prompt’.
2. Locate System Files: Once in Command Prompt, navigate to your system files by entering C:, then cd Windows, followed by cd System32.
3. Copy and Rename Files: You’ll need to create a copy of ‘cmd.exe’ and ‘utilman.exe’ and then delete the original ‘utilman.exe’. Rename the copied ‘cmd.exe’ to ‘utilman.exe’. These steps are crucial for the next part of the reset process.
4. Restart and Access the Easy Access Menu: After exiting the Command Prompt, restart your computer and wait for the login screen. Click on the ‘Ease of Access’ icon (the human figure icon) at the bottom right corner, which now opens the Command Prompt due to the file renaming done earlier.
5. Reset Password: In the Command Prompt, type control userpasswords2 and press Enter. This command opens the User Accounts window. Select your user account and click ‘Reset Password’. Set your new password, confirm it, and you’re all set.

Conclusion After these steps, you should be able to log into your Windows 11 system with the new password. This method is particularly useful for standalone users without BitLocker encryption or Microsoft account linkage.

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