How to Bypass Administrator Password on Windows 11

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Updated on Nov 18, 2024

🗝️User Case

I am wondering if anyone knows any methods or tools for bypassing administrator passwords on Windows 11. I do not want to reset my device as it would result in loss of important data. I need your advice. - From Microsoft

Forgot the Windows 11 administrator password? No worry! This article from EaseUS Software will discuss 5 ways to bypass the Administrator password on Windows 11.

How to Bypass Administrator Password on Windows 11

What should you do if you forget the Windows 11 Administrator password? If you are locked out of Windows 11, use method 1 and method 2; if you have already logged in to Windows 11, turn to other methods.

1. Method 1. Use Password Reset Disk (USB)
2. Method 2. Use Windows 11 Installation Disk
3. Method 3. Use "netplwiz"
4. Method 4. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del
5. Method 5. Bypass Windows 11 Administrator Password Using Command Prompt

Method 1. Use Password Reset Disk (USB)

EaseUS Partition Master Professional is the most straightforward solution when you lose the Windows 11 Administrator Password. It allows you to create a password reset USB on another healthy PC; then, you can utilize it to unlock and regain access to any Windows PC.

1. ✔️Support Windows 11/10/8/7.
2. ✔️No data loss during the process.
3. ✔️Bypass/remove/wipe/reset Windows login password.
4. ✔️Create password reset USB for any locked PCs.
5. ✔️Remove PIN/password, picture password, facial password, etc.

Here is how to bypass the administrator password on Windows 11:

Step 1. Insert the target USB disk into the computer, download and run EaseUS Partition Master, and click "Toolkit" > "Password Reset."

Step 2. A small window will pop up. After reading it carefully, click "Create".

Step 3. Select the correct USB flash drive or external mobile hard disk and click "Create" again. Wait patiently. After the password reset USB flash drive is created, click "Finish."

Step 4. Remove the password reset USB, insert it into the locked PC, and restart. You will be asked to change the boot drive to boot the PC from USB. Once completed, the system will automatically boot from USB.

Step 5. After restarting, find EaseUS Partition Master again and go to "Password Reset." All accounts on the PC will be displayed in the interface; click on the target account and check "Reset & Unlock."

Step 6. When you receive this prompt, click "Confirm" to continue. Your password will be erased.

EaseUS Partition Master can reset forgotten passwords on Windows 11 efficiently and safely. You can install it using the following blue button.

Method 2. Use Windows 11 Installation Disk

Windows 11 installation disk can also bypass the administrator password. During the process, type command lines with caution to avoid any possible data loss.

Step 1. Boot the locked PC from your Windows 11 installation media.

Step 2. When you see the Windows 11 installation settings window, press the Shift + F10 keys to open a Command Prompt window.

Step 3. Enter the following command, each followed by Enter.

1. C: (replace C with the system drive letter)
2. cd Windows\System32
3. ren sethc.exe sethc.exe.bak
4. copy cmd.exe sethc.exe

Step 4. Exit Command Prompt, eject the installation disk, and restart the computer.

Step 5. To run Command Prompt as administrator, press the Shift key 5 times when you see the login screen.

Step 6. Type net user to list all user accounts on the computer, and then type net user [username][newpassword] to assign a new administrator password.

Then, you can log in to Windows 11 with the administrator password again.

The first two methods work well when you are locked out of Windows 11. The following three methods only work when you can log in to Windows 11. Do not forget to share this article to help more users.

Method 3. Use "netplwiz"

Step 1. Once you have logged into the system, press the "Windows + R" keys together to bring up the Run dialog.

Step 2. Enter "netplwiz" in the Run dialog and hit "Enter" to access the User Accounts window.

Step 3. In the Users tab, deselect the option saying "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer," then click "Apply."

Step 4. Next, input your current username and password for confirmation. After this step, you will no longer need to enter a password to log in.

Method 4. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del

Ctrl + Alt + Del keys can bring up the password management window, which allows you to bypass the Windows 11 administrator password. Here is how:

Step 1. Log into your current password first.

Step 2. After that, press Ctrl + Alt + Del together; this will bring up a new window. Then, select Change a password.

Step 3. Enter your existing password in the designated field. For the "Current password" and "Confirm password" fields, leave them blank.

Step 4. Hit Enter to confirm your changes. After completing these steps, you should be able to log in without needing to enter a password in the future.

Method 5. Bypass Windows 11 Administrator Password Using Command Prompt

When you can log in to Windows 11 using the current or another Administrator account, you can run CMD to reset the administrator password on Windows 11:

Step 1. Press Windows + S, type cmd, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

Step 2. Type the command: net user

This will display all user accounts on your system.

Step 3. Type the following command: net user username newpassword

Replace the username with the target account's username and the new password with your desired new password. For example, net user Sherly 121212.

Step 4. Press Enter. You should see a message indicating that the command completed successfully. Then, restart your computer and log in using the new password.

To learn more about Windows 11 password reset using Command Prompt, click this post to learn more details.

Conclusion

Can I bypass the Windows 11 administrator password? Of course, you can. You can use a Password Reset USB, a Windows 11 Installation Disk, or Command Prompt to do this. However, for users who are already locked out of Windows 11 or beginners, EaseUS Partition Master is undoubtedly the best choice. It can create a password reset disk with one click for all brands and all Windows systems.

FAQs About Windows 11 Administrator Password Bypass

Check this part to learn more details about how to bypass the Windows 11 administrator password if you are interested.

1. What should I do if I forget my administrator password in Windows 11?

Things will be easy if you have another administrator account on the same computer. Just log in with another account and reset the password for the forgotten administrator account. Here is how: Go to "Settings" > "Accounts" > "Other users," select the proper account, and then click "Change password."

2. How to find the administrator password for Windows 11 using the command prompt?

If you've forgotten the administrator password in Windows 11, you can reset it using the Command Prompt. However, you can't retrieve the existing password. To find the previous password back, you may need to use third-party software.

3. How to reset Windows 11 without an admin password?

To reset Windows 11 without an admin password, you can access recovery mode by clicking the Power button on the login screen, holding down the Shift key, and selecting Restart. Choose Troubleshoot, then Reset this PC, and opt for either Keep my files or Remove everything.