Previously, you had to prepare a password reset disk for each local account you created, but with the method introduced here, you can reset the passwords of multiple local accounts with a single password reset disk.
There is no need to prepare a USB memory stick or SD card for each account.
How to create a password reset disk for multiple accounts
procedure
1. First, create a password reset disk using the local account you are currently signed in with.
For instructions on how to create a password reset disk, see the following page:
How to Create a Password Reset Disk for a Windows 10/Win11 Local Account
2. Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer and open the drive containing the password reset disk.
3. A file called "userkey.psw" will be created directly under the drive. Create a folder there with the name of the account you are currently signed in with.
*Here, we will call it "Password reset disk for User 1." (Use an easy-to-understand name.)
4. Left-click on "userkey.psw" directly under the drive and hold it down, then move it over the "Password Reset Disk for User 1" folder you just created and release the left-click (drag and drop).
5. The file has been moved into the "Password reset disk for User 1" folder, and "userkey.psw" is no longer located directly under the drive.
6. Now that the password reset disk for "User 1" is ready, sign in to another account (let's call it User 2) with the password reset disk still connected.
7. Create a password reset disk for "User 2".
9. Just like before, "userkey.psw" will be created directly under the drive.
10. Now create a folder called "Password reset disk for User 2" and move "userkey.psw" to the "Password reset disk for User 2" folder.
You have now created a password reset disk for both accounts.
You can create as many as you like using the same steps.
How to reset your password
For example, if you forget the password for "User 2," sign in with another account (such as User 1).
Connect the password reset disk to your PC, open it in Explorer, and copy the "userkey.psw" file in the "Password reset disk for User 2" folder directly to the drive.
Not just moving, but alwaysCopyplease do.
The password reset disk will now be for "User 2."
Once you have successfully reset your password, delete the "userkey.psw" file located directly under the drive.
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