How to Reset Your Password on Xiaomi RedmiBook 4 Laptop: The Complete 2026 Guide

A forgotten password from Xiaomi RedmiBook 4 can be a serious problem, especially if the laptop stores important documents, projects or personal data. Unlike smartphones, where password resets often take a few clicks, on laptops the process is more complicated due to the peculiarities of the Windows architecture and hardware limitations. This article will help you understand all the available methods, from standard to emergency, when other methods have failed.

It is important to understand that reset methods depend on the version of Windows (on RedmiBook). 4 commonly installed Windows 10/11), If you have a Mi Account, and if you have a recovery drive, we'll look at different scenarios: when you have access to the system through a guest account, when the laptop is completely locked, and even when the keyboard is not working. Pay special attention to the risks of data loss – some methods lead to a complete cleanup of the disk.

If you are not sure about your technical skills, you should contact Xiaomi’s service center — especially if your laptop contains critical information — but most users can handle the problem on their own by following our instructions.

1. Reset password through Microsoft account (if the laptop is connected to the Internet)

The easiest way to do this is to use the password recovery feature from your Microsoft account if your RedmiBook 4 is tied to it, which works even when you lock your screen completely, but requires access to another device (smartphone, tablet or PC) and a stable Internet connection.

Algorithm of action:

• 🌐 On another device, open account.microsoft.com and log in to the same account used on the laptop.
• 🔑 Go to the Security section → Change password: the system can request confirmation via email or SMS.
• 📱 Enter a new password and save the changes. You can now use it to log in to RedmiBook 4.
• 🔄 If your laptop doesn’t accept it after changing your password, restart your device — sometimes synchronization with Microsoft servers is required.

This method does not cause data loss and takes no more than 5 minutes, but it only works if:

• ✅ The laptop was originally set up with a Microsoft account (not a local account) attached to it).
• ✅ Access to an email or phone linked to your account.
• ✅ RedmiBook 4 has automatic time update enabled (otherwise, synchronization error may occur).

⚠️ Please note: if you have used PIN-If you use a code instead of a password, it won't work. PIN 3-4 times in a row – the system can offer alternative login options (e.g., via a pattern lock or security questions).

2.Use Xiaomi account (Mi Account) to unlock

RedmiBook 4 laptops are closely integrated with Xiaomi’s ecosystem, so if you’ve previously linked a device to a Mi Account, the chances of a successful password reset are increased – a technique that’s especially relevant for users who have synced data through the Mi Cloud.

Instructions:

1. On the RedmiBook 4 lock screen, find the option Forgot your password? (usually at the bottom of the screen). If it is not, try entering the password incorrectly 5 times - a recovery link may appear.
2. Select the recovery option via Mi Account and enter the linked email or phone number.
3. The address or phone number will be sent with a confirmation code, enter it in the appropriate field.
4. Follow the system's instructions to create a new password. After a successful reset, the laptop will restart.

If there is no recovery option through Mi Account, this may mean:

• 🔴 The laptop was not tied to a Xiaomi account (for example, if you bought it from hand and didn’t perform the initial setup).
• 🔴 The device was reset to factory settings without decoupling from the previous owner (in this case, you will need to contact Xiaomi support).
• 🔴 Version. MIUI for laptops (if installed) is outdated and does not support this feature.

Important: If the laptop was bought with hands, the previous owner could not delete his Mi Account. In this case, the only legal way to unlock is to contact Xiaomi with proof of purchase (check, contract).

3. Reset password through secure Windows mode

If RedmiBook 4 is running Windows 10 or 11, you can try bypassing the lock through Safe Mode, which only works if you have at least one account with administrator rights on your laptop (even if it is hidden).

Step-by-step:

Turn off the laptop with a long press of the power button

Press the power button and hold the Shift, then select Reboot.

In the recovery menu, select Diagnostics. → Additional parameters → Loading parameters → Reboot.

After rebooting, press F4 or 4 to enter safe mode-->

When the laptop boots in Safe Mode:

1. Sign in to the Administrator account (if any). In older versions of Windows, this entry often doesn't have a password.
2. Open the control panel. → User accounts → Managing another account.
3. Select a blocked account and click Change password.
4. Enter a new password (or leave the field blank) and save the changes.
5. Restart the laptop in normal mode.

⚠️ Note: On RedmiBook 4 with Windows 11 preinstalled, the Administrator account is often disabled. If this method does not work, do not try to activate it through the command line without experience - this can disrupt the system.

4. Creating a bootable flash drive to reset a password

If previous methods did not help, you will have to use a bootable flash drive with utilities to reset your password. This method is suitable for experienced users, since it requires working with the user. BIOS and potentially cause data loss in the event of incorrect actions.

Tools required:

• 💾 Flash drive from 4 GB (all data on it will be deleted!).
• 🖥️ Another computer to create a bootable media.
• 🛠️ Password resetting program (recommended Offline) NT Password & Registry Editor or Hiren's BootCD).

Instructions:

1. Download the utility image (for example, from the official Offline website). NT Password & Registry Editor) and write it to a flash drive using Rufus or BalenaEtcher.
2. Insert the flash drive into RedmiBook 4 and turn it on. press immediately F2 or Del to enter into BIOS.
3. V BIOS Find the Boot section and install the boot with USB-The storage device comes first (F10) and reboot.
4. After downloading from the flash drive, select a partition with Windows (usually) /dev/sda1) and follow the instructions of the utility to reset the password.
5. At completion, remove the flash drive and restart the laptop.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ It works even if the laptop is completely locked.
• ✅ No need to access the Internet or additional accounts.
• ✅ Suitable for any version of Windows.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Risk of data damage due to incorrect actions.
• ❌ Requires minimal knowledge of working with BIOS.
• ❌ Some antiviruses can block the download from such flash drives (disable them for the duration of the procedure).

5. factory reset (complete data cleanup)

If all previous methods have failed, the last resort is to reset your laptop to factory settings, which will result in the complete removal of all data, programs, and settings, so only use this method if:

• 🔹 There are no important files on the laptop (or they are backed up).
• 🔹 Other Recovery Methods Unavailable.
• 🔹 You are ready to re-set the system.

How to perform the reset:

1. On the lock screen, hold the Shift and press the Reset button (in the lower right corner).
2. After restarting, select Diagnostics → Return the computer to its original state.
3. Choose Delete Everything (not “Save My Files” – it may not work without a password!).
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed (it will take 30-60 minutes).

After resetting RedmiBook 4 will be like new – you will need to reconfigure Windows, install drivers (they can be downloaded from the official Xiaomi website) and restore data from the backup (if any).

⚠️ Note: Some RedmiBook 4 models with Windows 11 preinstalled may not reset the recovery menu because of BitLocker protection, which will require a recovery key (usually found in Microsoft’s personal account if the laptop was linked to an account).

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Before reset, try connecting the laptop to another monitor through HDMI. Sometimes the external screen displays additional recovery options not available on the main display.

6. Alternative methods: command line and manufacturer utilities

For advanced users, there are additional password reset methods that require working with the command line or specialized utilities from Xiaomi.

Method 1: Replace the utilman.exe file (Windows 10 only)

This method allows you to bypass the lock screen by replacing the system file:

1. Boot from the Windows installation stick (you can create it on another PC via Media Creation Tool).
2. On the installation screen, press Shift + F10, open the command line.
3. Enter commands in order: move c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe.bak copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe
4. Reboot your laptop. On the lock screen, click on the Special Opportunities icon (in the lower right corner), and the command line with administrator privileges will open.
5. Enter the command to change the password: net user [user name] [new password] (e.g. net user user user 123456)

Method 2: Mi Unlock Tool (official tool of Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has a special utility for unlocking devices, but it is designed mainly for smartphones, but some users have successfully used it for RedmiBook laptops:

• 📥 Download Mi Unlock Tool from the official website.
• 🔧 Launch the utility and follow the instructions (you will need to log in to Mi Account).
• 🔓 Connect RedmiBook 4 to the Internet via Ethernet (Wi-Fi may not work during the unlock phase).

Note that this method does not guarantee 100% results for laptops and may require additional driver manipulation.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to reset a password to RedmiBook 4, users often encounter typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

If you encounter an error not described in the table, try:

• 🔍 Read the error message carefully – often it contains a hint (e.g., an error code for searching the internet).
• 📸 Take a picture of the screen with the error and search for a solution in the forums (for example, 4PDA or MIUI Su Su Su Su Su Su).
• 🔄 Try another method of resetting – sometimes a combination of methods gives the result.

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If the laptop makes a mistake 0xc000000f After reset, this means damage to the boot sector. Restore it with the Windows installation flash drive (select System Restore instead of installing it).

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