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.
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.
Hi @Tariq ELJumaily ,
You can follow along the guide over here: How to Reset Passwords in Windows 11
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I had to reset my laptop for personal reasons. I think my laptop was on windows 10 when I reset it, and I was forced to set security questions so I picked the 3 questions and typed in random answers because I plan to remove/delete them after the setup. However I forgot to do that and updated my laptop to windows 11 home. When I go to settings > accounts > sign-in options > password I dont see the option to remove/delete the security questions. Instead it says "You're all set up" with a "Change" button beside it. I pressed on the change button and after tying my current password I was led to a page that only showed "New password" "Confirm password" and "Password hint". In other words it only lets me change my password and set a hint (take note hint is different from security questions) and I really want to delete/remove them. Do you know why this is happening and what I should do?
Additional info: I'm using a local account after resetting my laptop, and I'm not signed into microsoft
Hello, I'm Greg, here to help you with this.
It's good to see someone who plans ahead. The change to test questions on the Log-in screen was little noticed and many still think it requires a password reset disk when it's so much easier.
It should have prompted you to set up Local Account test questions when yuo created or converted to the Local Account. If not to set up or edit password reset questions for a Local Account in Windows 11 see here:
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/update-security-q...
The great thing about MVP Shawn Brink's tutorials is that he is normally the best expert on the subjects he writes about, and is usually easily accessible in the Comments section of his tutorials where you can contact him if you need further help. So if it's not letting you add the questions now, I'd ask Shawn as then you'll know for sure you've tried everything possible.
You could also create a New Local Admin account to replace yours:
https://pureinfotech.com/create-local-administr...
If it lets you set up the passwords, Move your files over via C:\Users. When you choose the old account from the new one there, before it will open your User folders it will issue permissions to you as an Admin from all of them, with a green bar running across the address box of Explorer. This may take a while but you will then be able to open each User folder (Documents, Pictures, Downloads, etc) from Home Tab, choose Select All, then Copy. Browse on Explorer bar to the corresponding folder in the new account to right click it to Paste, then open and confirm all files copied.
Then you can either keep the old account as a backup or delete it:
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/delete-user-accou...
Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.
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I ran ms-cxh://setsqsalocalonly from run doalog box
The screen flashed & nothing happened.
But then it seemed to have corrupted my user account function.
I goto settings & click on accounts on the left
The screen wheel spins & spins & nothingshows up on right of the screen.
The list of accunts used to show up before.
I do not know how to fix this
Hi all,
I have started upgrading my endpoints to Windows 11 Pro from Windows Home using an unattended install and it seems like the option to update or create security questions is missing under sign-in options. It also looks like the reg edit to update or add questions is no longer available. Has anyone else noticed this or am I just missing something?
Have you seen this? Set up security questions as your verification method - Microsoft Support