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Security question change on Windows 11

Tariq ELJumaily 36 Reputation points
2021-08-07T19:18:05.81+00:00

Hello,
My younger brother has accessed and changed my windows password through the security questions, which he knows the answer to. I tried to change them to be even more personal so that he wouldn't continue this but I couldn't find any option in the settings to change the security questions. Could someone please help me out with this?
Thanks.

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  1. Birkir Brimdal 26 Reputation points
    2022-06-23T00:33:14.583+00:00

    I was looking for the same as OP. I found the answer here (and it worked):
    https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-manage-your-security-questions-for-a-local-windows-account/
    The relevant info is:
    Hold down the Windows key and press R to trigger the Run dialog box. In the Open field, type the following string: ms-cxh://setsqsalocalonly.

    5 people found this answer helpful.
  2. Leon Laude 85,726 Reputation points
    2021-08-07T23:32:14.627+00:00

    Hi @Tariq ELJumaily ,

    You can follow along the guide over here: How to Reset Passwords in Windows 11

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    Best regards,
    Leon