How to reset local security questions for password recovery

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How to reset local security questions for password recovery

Anonymous

Hello there,

I need help to change the local security question, got a new laptop and the sales rep is behind me while setting the laptop which prompt me to make the answers super easy

I'm now looking at how to change the answers for the security question but I cant seem to find it in settings for windows 11

Hope someone can help me

Thank you in advance and have a blessed day!

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Answer 1

Hello, this is Emily.

When you said local security question, you meant, this is for a local user, right?

If so, hold down Windows + R keys, copy and paste the following into the run box and press enter:

ms-cxh://setsqsalocalonly

After you enter the credential, you should see the security questions page to reset.

This will only work if your account is still local, if it has been linked to your Microsoft account then it will not work.

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