
Change or reset your password in Windows - Microsoft Support
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.
Create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows
Learn how to create a password reset disk for a local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password
Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.
Recovery Drive - Microsoft Support
This utility creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your Windows device to its factory settings, even if you replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive.
Windows Recovery Environment - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) is a set of tools included with Windows that can help you troubleshoot and fix common problems with your computer. If your …
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.
Backup, restore, and recovery in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.
Reset your PC - Microsoft Support
Oct 14, 2025 · Learn about the different reset options in Windows and how to reset your device.
Creating and using a USB recovery drive for Surface
If Windows won't start or isn't responding, you can use a USB recovery drive to access recovery tools and solve problems. Your Surface comes with Windows recovery info that allows you to …
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
If you can’t find the BitLocker recovery key and are unable to undo any changes that caused it to be needed, you’ll have to reset your device using one of the Windows recovery options.