Create a password reset disk

Separated from this thread.

Tried exactly as you suggested, 'create a password reset disk' is simply not there.

Hello

How can I change my password? (Includes the Microsoft account)
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/change-password

I hope this helps.
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