How to reset your forgotten Windows 7,8,10 password
This is a step by step guide on how to reset or remove your Windows login password. This only work for local accounts, if you login using a microsoft account you will need to buy and use Kon-Boot with a commercial License from here https://kon-boot.com/ . Kon-Boot provides instruction with the purchase. Alternatively you can call us on 07846694124.
1. First you will need to boot from a USB memory stick with a copy of Hirens on it. Follow this guide on how to do so https://www.mobile-computer-repairs.co.uk/how-to-create-a-hirens-boot-cd-usb.html
2. Press any key.
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3. Wait a few minuets for Hirens to load. Be patient.
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4. Click on the start menu at the lower left of the screen.
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5. Click on "All Programs".
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6. Click on "Security" then click on "Passwords" and then clik on "NT Password Edit".
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7. Once NTPWEdit opens click on "Open".
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8. Click on the user name for which you want to remove the password, then click on "Change Password".
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9. Cick "OK". Leave blank for no password which I recomend, you can add a password once in Windows.
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10. Click "Save Changes" then click "Exit".
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11. Click on the start menu at the lower left of the screen and then click "Shut Down".
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12. Remove the USB memory stick and turn on the computer. You should now be able to gain access to the account with the forgoten password. If a password prompt appears leave it blank and press "Eneter" on the keyboard.