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Reset your forgotten Windows password

Have you forgotten your recently changed Windows password and do not have a password reset disk then don’t worry.Just follow these steps.

  • Boot from your Windows CD

 

  • When you get to the Welcome screen, press ENTER to Setup Windows now

 

  • Select your windows partition that you want to reset the password.Continue until you reach the "Press R to begin repair process".

 

  • Press R and the setup will start copying files

 

  • On the next automated reboot "Do not press any key when asked to boot from CD"

 

  • When you see the Installing Devices progress bar, press SHIFT + F10. A command console will now open up giving you a wide access to the system

 

  • Type NUSRMGR.CPL and press Enter.This will give you Graphical access to User accounts in control panel.

 

  • Change or reset your passwords suitably.

 

Your programs and personalized settings will not be changed.If you have any problems then feel free to comment here.

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  • Robin July 2, 2009, 7:07 pm

    This technique wont work..