How to Remove Windows Password Without Admin Rights

How can I remove a windows password, if the admin account is the only account and someone has set the password, then forgotten it, without setting up the password reset disk.

Computer makes our lives very convenient. That's indeed. In order to protect personal information, People are prone to set login passwords for their computers to prevent unauthorized access to their data. And now, here is the problem. What should you do when you forget Windows password? Or how to remove Windows password without admin rights? Actually, there has already been a way. You can reinstall your Windows to erase and reset a new password for your computer. But you are going to lost everything stored on your computer. So, measure it. If there is not anything you care about, just do it.

But, if you have important files or programs and don't want to lost them, here we'll introduce two methods of removing Windows password without admin rights.

Method 1: Use Password Reset Disk

A password reset disk could really come in handy if you ever forget Windows password. The problem with this method is that you have to create the password reset disk before the password is lost. Assuming that you have created it in advance, then you can use this method to remove your Windows password easily.

1. Once you've typed the wrong password, Windows will show a Reset password link below the login box.
   
   
2. Click on Reset password. Make sure that password reset disk is plugged into the computer at this point.
3. When the Password Reset Wizard appears, click Next to continue.
4. Select the right password reset disk. Click Next.
5. Let the password field blank. Click Next.
6. Click Finish. You have successfully removed the Windows password.

Method 2: Remove Windows Password by Third-party Software

1. Download the self-extracting Zip file of Reset Windows Password package.
2. Uncompress the package, there is a ISO image: ResetWindowsPwd.iso. Burn it onto a CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
3. Boot your locked computer from the newly burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
4. Wait until the boot process is finished. When a window pops up with all your Windows accounts, select the target one and click Reset button to remove the forgotten password.

After removing your forgotten Windows password and gain access to your computer, you can continue to set a new password to prevent others from accessing your computer. But make sure to choose a password that's easy to remember.

How to Bypass Windows Password to Login Your Computer

"My wife dug out an old computer she had and wanted me to get it up and running. Only thing is that she can't remember the old password. It is Windows XP. How to bypass the Windows password? I'm really not that computer savvy so I can't do anything really too technically involved. Could you tell me an easy way to bypass Windows password?"

Bypassing Windows password is not a difficult task actually. If you have the required software you can easily log into your computer by bypassing Windows password. Reset Windows Password can help you bypass Windows 8/7/Vista/XP password in 3 steps.

1. Create a Windows Password Reset Disk

1. Download and save the Reset Windows Password self-extracting Zip file to a folder on your hard drive, then extract the ISO image file: ResetWindowsPwd.iso from it.
2. Insert the prepared blank CD/DVD into the computer.
3. Download and install the ISO2Disc utility, launch the program.
4. Click the Browse button to locate your ISO image file, then click the Start Burn button to begin the burning process. A Windows password reset disk will be ready soon.
   

2. Change BIOS Settings

1. Boot your locked computer. When it is powered on, check the boot-screen for setup key (i.e. DELETE key, F8 key, F2 key) to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the BOOT tab, then change the Boot Device Priority: Set 1st Boot Device to CDROM.
3. Press F10 to save your changes.

3. Bypass Windows Password

1. Insert the Windows password reset disk you've created into the locked computer, and start it.
2. The system begins to load, and you'll reach the main window of Reset Windows Password program.
   
3. Simply select a Windows account from the list, then click the Reset button to reset the password as blank.

Next, it's time to take out of the password reset disk and restart your computer. Then you'll find that you can log in to your computer smoothly by bypassing Windows password. If you want to set a new password for your computer, make sure that it's safe and easy for you to remember.

How to Unlock Computer When You Forgot Windows 7 Password

Hi there, so you forgot Windows 7 password, and now you are wondering how to unlock your computer? You are in the right place, and to comfort you up a little bit, you are not unique on this matter. There are a lot of people that for some reason forget the login password on their computers, and most of the time the answer they find all over the Internet is to reformat the hard drive, and reinstall Windows. This is not the answer you will get here, I will share my own 3 ways to help you unlock the computer when you forgot Windows 7 password. let’s proceed.

Method 1: Use Password Reset Disk

A password reset disk could really come in handy if you ever forget Windows 7 password. The problem with this method is that you have to create the password reset disk before the password is lost. Assuming that you have created it in advance, then you can use this method to reset Windows 7 password easily.

1. Once you've typed the wrong password, Windows 7 will show a Reset password link below the login box.
   
   
2. Click on Reset password. Make sure that password reset disk is plugged into the computer at this point.
3. When the Password Reset Wizard appears, click Next to continue.
4. Select the right password reset disk. Click Next.
5. Type in a new password and a hint for the password. Click Next.
6. Click Finish. Now you can log in to your PC with the new password.

Method 2: Using Other Available Administrative Account

But unlike Windows XP, the built-in Administrator account in Windows 7 is disabled or hidden by default. If you are able to log in your computer with other available administrative account, it's quite easy for you to reset forgotten Windows 7 password as follows:

1. Type lusrmgr.msc in the Start search box and hit Enter to pop up the Local Users and Groups window.
2. Expand Users folder to display all the user accounts in the Windows 7 machine.
3. Right-click the account whose password you want to reset and select Set Password.
   
   
4. Click Proceed to go on your operation.
5. Type and confirm your new password and click Ok.

 

Method 3: Reset Windows Password by Third-party Software

1. Download the self-extracting Zip file of Reset Windows Password package.
2. Uncompress the package, there is a ISO image: ResetWindowsPwd.iso. Burn it onto a CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
3. Boot your locked computer from the newly burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
4. Wait until the boot process is finished. When a window pops up with all your Windows accounts, select the target one to reset its forgotten password.

Re-installing Windows 7 is always an option, but we consider that a last resort. Installation will help you remove forgotten Windows password, but also erase your important data on computer. So don't try this method unless you don't have other solutions.

How to Reset Windows XP Administrator Password

Lots of computer users think that they need to reinstall the system after forgetting the password to log into computer. Actually that's not the only way to help you out. The easiest and fastest way is to reset Windows XP password. It also can save you hundreds of dollars if you don't have a system reinstallation disk and need to purchase one for it.

To reset administrator password on Windows XP, you only need to create a Widows XP password resetting disk to help you get into the computer and perform the password resetting. All this takes you 3 steps.

1. Create a Windows XP Password Reset Disk

1. Click here to download and save the Reset Windows Password self-extracting Zip file to a folder on your hard drive, then extract the ISO image file: ResetWindowsPwd.iso from it.
2. Insert a blank CD/DVD or USB flash drive on your computer.
3. Download and install the ISO2Disc utility, launch the program.
4. Click the Browse button to locate your ISO image file, then click the Start Burn button to burn the ISO image to your CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
   

2. Change BIOS Settings

1. Boot your Windows XP computer. When it is powered on, check the boot-screen for setup key (i.e. DELETE key, F8 key, F2 key) to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the BOOT tab, then change the Boot Device Priority: Set 1st Boot Device to CDROM if you just created a bootable CD or DVD, or set 1st Boot Device to Removable Device if a bootable USB flash drive was created.
   
3. Press F10 to save your changes. Now your computer is able to boot from CD/DVD or USB flash drive.

3. Reset Windows XP Administrator Password

1. Insert the newly burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive to your Windows XP computer, then reboot your computer.
2. Now the computer will boot from the password reset disk. Wait until the boot process is finished, you'll see the main window of Reset Windows Password utility.
   
3. Simply select your Windows SAM registry hive if multiple operating systems have been installed on the computer, the program will list all Windows user accounts. Select the administrator account from the list, then click the Reset button to remove the Windows XP administrator password.
4. Click the Restart button to reboot the computer, you are able to log into the administrator account without being asked for a password.

If you have a need, you can set a new password for your computer after getting into Windows XP system, but do set one that you can remember.

5 Options to Reset Windows 8 Password

"With the increase of security on home computers Windows 8 now by default requires users to have a password for the administrator account. Unfortunately, I forget the password today. Need I to do the windows 8 password reset? How? I do not want to reinstall the windows 8 system."

Believe it or not, there'll be many people annoyed by a forgotten Windows 8 password once this new operating system comes out, just as the present Windows 7 users. So if you forgot Windows 8 password, what will do to remove or reset the password? In this article, I describe 5 ways for resetting Windows 8 password. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Make sure you use the right method for your situation.

Method 1: Windows Password Hint

When setting a Windows password on Windows 8, you are able to create a hint to help you remember the lost or forgotten Window password. Of course, the password hint will not appear until you input a wrong Windows password. With the help of hint, you can easily to remember the forgotten password.

 

Method 2: Use Password Reset Disk

You can easily create a password reset disk in Windows 8 if you can log on your computer. The password reset disk can help you reset Windows password when you forget Windows password. No need to worry about anything if you have a password reset disk. But in fact, many users forget to create a password reset disk before lost Windows password.

 

Method 3: Reset Windows Password by Another Available Admin Account

If you are able to log in your computer with built-in administrator account or other available admin account, Windows password reset can be very simple for you. After logging on computer, just click My Computer icon to select Manage to enter Computer Management screen, and then click Local Users and Groups folder and Users folder. All Windows accounts will be displayed for you. Right-click the account you want to edit and select Reset Password to reset your lost Windows password.

 

Method 4: Recover Windows Password with Ophcrack

Ophcrack is an open source Windows password recovery tool based on rainbow tables. The program contains the ability to import the hashes from a variety of formats, including dumping directly from the SAM files of Windows. It is claimed that these tables can crack 99.9% of alphanumeric passwords of up to 14 characters in usually a few minutes.

 

Method 5: Reset Windows Password by Third-party Software

With respect to get rid of forgotten Windows 8 password, you can still resort to Windows password recovery software to reset Windows 8 password.

1. Download the self-extracting Zip file of Reset Windows Password package.
2. Uncompress the package, there is a ISO image: ResetWindowsPwd.iso. Burn it onto a CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
3. Boot your locked computer from the newly burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
4. Wait until the boot process is finished. When a window pops up with all your Windows accounts, select the target one to reset the password.
   

If you still don't know which method is appropriate for you, just take advantage of the Reset Windows Password utility. It's quite easy to use, even a computer newbie can use it to reset forgotten Windows 8 password in a few minutes. Good luck!

Reset Forgotten Windows 7 Password with USB Flash Drive

Forgot Windows 7 password? Get locked out and can't access any files on your computer? In such a situation many computer newbie will choose to restore the computer, but in this way it will delete all your files and reset your machine to the day you bought it. Fortunately, there is a efficient & easy way to reset the password so that you can log into Windows instantly.
Reset Windows Password is an easy-to-use bootable utility that allows you to reset Windows 7, 2008, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000 password, when your password is lost or forgotten. Here is a simple tutorial guides you to create a bootable USB flash drive and reset your forgotten Windows 7 password:

1.Create a bootable USB flash drive

1. Click here to download and save the Reset Windows Password self-extracting Zip file to a folder on your hard drive, then extract the ISO image file: ResetWindowsPwd.iso from it.
2. Plug in a USB flash drive into the USB port of your computer.
3. Download and install the ISO2Disc utility, launch the program.
4. Locate your ISO image file, then click the Start Burn button to burn the ISO image to your USB flash drive.
   

2.Change BIOS Settings

1. Boot your locked computer. When it is powered on, check the boot-screen for setup key (i.e. DELETE key, F8 key, F2 key) to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the BOOT tab, then change the Boot Device Priority: Set 1st Boot Device to Removable Device.
3. Press F10 to save your changes.

3.Reset Windows Administrator Password

1. Plug in your created USB flash drive to your Windows 7 computer, then reboot the computer.
2. Then you will see Reset Windows Password is initializing.
   
3. Simply select your Windows SAM registry hive if multiple operating systems have been installed on the computer, the program will list all Windows user accounts. Select the administrator account from the list, then click the Reset button to reset the password to blank.
   
4. Click the Restart button to reboot the computer, you are able to log in to Windows 7 system using a blank password.

In addition, Reset Windows Password also enables you to reset forgotten domain administrator password for Windows 2000 / 2003 / 2008 Active Directory servers.

How to Change Forgotten AD Password

Forget Windows AD (Active Directory) password? How to change domain administrator password in Windows 2003 server? This is a very common situation which we and our friends have to face now and then. So considering this problem I have provided a brief solution in order to change the forgotten AD password.
Reset Windows Password is an easy-to-use bootable utility that allows you to change domain administrator password for Windows 2000/2003/2008 Active Directory server, when your password is lost or forgotten. Follow the simple steps below to change your forgotten AD password instantly:

1. Burn a bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive

1. Click here to download and save the Reset Windows Password self-extracting Zip file to a folder on your hard drive, then extract the ISO image file: ResetWindowsPwd.iso from it.
2. Insert a blank CD/DVD or USB flash drive on your computer.
3. Download and install the ISO2Disc utility, launch the program.
4. Click the Browse button to locate your ISO image file, then click the Start Burn button to burn the ISO image to your CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
   

2. Change BIOS Settings

1. Boot your locked computer. When it is powered on, check the boot-screen for setup key (i.e. DELETE key, F8 key, F2 key) to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the BOOT tab, then change the Boot Device Priority: Set 1st Boot Device to CDROM if you just created a bootable CD or DVD, or set 1st Boot Device to Removable Device if a bootable USB flash drive was created.
   
3. Press F10 to save your changes. Now your computer is able to boot from CD/DVD or USB flash drive.

3.Reset Windows Domain Password

1. Insert the newly burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive to your locked computer, then reboot your computer.
2. Then you will see Reset Windows Password is initializing.
   
3. Simply select the Active Directory database file (ntds.dit), the program will list all domain accounts for your domain controller. Select a user account and click the Reset button, the password will be changed to Password123.
   
4. Click the Restart button to reboot the computer, you are able to log in to Active Directory (AD) server using the new password: Password123.

In addition, Reset Windows Password also enables you to reset Windows local administrator and user password on Windows 7, 2008, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000.

Top Windows 7 Password Recovery Methods

Looking for Windows 7 Password Recovery options? If you've lost your current Windows 7 password and can not login to Windows anymore, you can try any of the methods given below to recover, reset or remove your password on the easiest, fastest, and safest way.

Method 1: Use An Administrator Account

Windows 7 password recovery is a breeze if you share your computer with an administrative user. You could ask the administrative user to log on to Windows 7 with his username and password and perform the following steps:

1. Open Windows 7 Start Menu, and click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, click Add or remove user accounts.
3. Select the account for which you have lost the password.
4. Click on Remove the password or Change the password; and then you can remove or change the forgotten or lost password.

Method 2: Use Windows 7 Password Reset Disk

The above password remove/change method is the easiest and quickest way of changing the password that you have forgotten. This method should work for most users, but in case it doesn't work or you don't have any other Administrative account on Windows 7 to perform the remove/change password task, then you can use a password reset disk to reset your password.
Windows 7 allows you to create a password reset disk that you can use to reset your forgotten password. However, the preliminary requirement of using this method is that you must have created a password reset disk beforehand. If you do not have the disk, you can not use this method!
However, if you already have a password reset disk, you can follow these simple steps to reset your password:

1. When you enter a wrong password on Windows 7 logon screen, a message will appear that "The username or password is incorrect". Click on the OK button, and you're back to the Windows 7 logon screen.
2. Plug the password reset disk (USB flash drive) into your computer, and then click on Reset password…
3. When the Password Reset Wizard opens, click Next.
   
   
4. In the next page, select your disk from the drop-down menu, and click Next.
5. Now you can enter a new password. This password will replace the old password, and everything else about your user account will remain unchanged.
6. Click Finish to close the Password Reset Wizard.

Method 3: Use Ophcrack for Windows 7 Password Recovery

If you have no other administrative account or a password reset disk to recover your Windows 7 password, you have an option of using a third-party password recovery program - Ophcrack, one of the best free Windows password recovery programs available. It is fast and easy enough for anyone with a basic knowledge of Windows.
With Ophcrack, you do not need access to your Windows account to be able to recover the forgotten passwords. You just need to download the ISO image from Ophcrack's website, burn it to a disc and boot your system from that disc.

When Ophcrack starts, it gathers information about all the Windows 7 user accounts, and begins to recover the passwords for each account, automatically. The software can take from a few seconds to a few minutes to guess (crack) the password depending on the number of user accounts and the complexity of the password.

Method 4: Use Windows 7 Installation Disc

If none of the above methods work for you, you can use your Windows 7 installation CD/DVD to recover your Windows 7 password. The Windows 7 installation disc can not only install the operating system on your computer but also restores the system to a previous state. If you have created a system backup image before you set your Windows 7 password, the Windows 7 installation disc can help you restore to a state when no password was set.
To restore your Windows 7 to a previous state with a Windows 7 installation disc, here are the steps you will need to take:

1. Insert the installation CD/DVD into the optical drive of your computer.
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer, and boot from the CD/DVD.
3. When the Windows 7 setup starts, choose your language setting, and click Next.
4. Click Repair your computer.
   
   
5. Select Restore your computer using a system image that you created earlier.
6. Click Next.

Now your system will be restored to a previous state, and you will no longer be asked for a password on Windows logon. However, the weak point of using this method is that you will also lose your documents and settings that you created after creating the backup image.

Method 5: Recover Windows 7 Password by Third-party Software

1. Download the self-extracting Zip file of Reset Windows Password package.
2. Uncompress the package, there is a ISO image: ResetWindowsPwd.iso. Burn it onto a CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
3. Boot your locked computer from the newly burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
4. Wait until the boot process is finished. When a window pops up with all your Windows accounts, select the target one and click Reset button to remove the forgotten password.

It is annoying when you lose your password. But, with the Windows 7 password recovery methods above, you can recover your password and regain access to your Windows 7 operating system easily.

4 Tips to Reset Vista Password When You Forgot It

What should you do when you forgot the password to login to Windows Vista? Ask an administrator to reset the Vista password for you. If you yourself are administrator, and you can't remember the administrator password, the problem get a little tricky, and probably hard to recover the 'forgotten password' again. Before you search for Windows installation DVD to format and reinstall Windows Vista onto the computer, here a few ways you can try to unlock the Windows to gain access to the system again, at least by resetting the Vista password.

Method 1: Use Vista Password Reset Disk

If you did create the Windows Vista password reset disk before forgot Windows Vista password, the method will be helpful. While, there are exactly little users who remember to prepare such a useful disk. If you already have a Windows Vista password reset disk, please follow these steps to reset your Vista password easily.

1. Once you've typed the wrong password, Windows Vista will show a Reset password link below the login box.
   
   
2. Click on Reset password. Make sure that password reset disk is plugged into the computer at this point.
3. When the Password Reset Wizard appears, click Next to continue.
4. Select the right password reset disk. Click Next.
5. Type in a new password and a hint for the password. Click Next.
6. Click Finish. Now you can log in to your PC with the new password.

Method 2: Reset Vista Password in Safe Mode

In Windows Vista there is a hidden account called Administrator which does not show up on the login screen but it is always available for use if required. If you didn't change this Administrator's password, the password is empty by default. You can boot up in Safe Mode (by pressing F8 when your computer starts) and log on with the built-in Administrator account. After getting into Windows, you can reset any Vista account password easily!

Method 3: Use the Sticky Keys Trick to Reset Vista Password

The Sticky Keys trick to restore a forgotten administrator password is reliable, easy to carry out, and does not require third-party software. All you have to do is boot up from a Windows Vista setup DVD, launch the Windows Recovery Environment (RE), and then replace the sethc.exe file with cmd.exe. You can also use this method for Windows 7, but you have to use a Vista or Windows 7 DVD.

Method 4: Reset Vista Password by Third-party Software

1. Download the self-extracting Zip file of Reset Windows Password package.
2. Uncompress the package, there is a ISO image: ResetWindowsPwd.iso. Burn it onto a CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
3. Boot your locked Vista computer from the newly burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
4. Wait until the boot process is finished. When a window pops up with all your Windows Vista accounts, select the target one to reset its forgotten password.

Reset Windows Administrator Password without Logging

More likely than not, you've frequently experienced the most basic and frustrating problem: forgetting Windows administrator login password. With no way to get into the system, you couldn't even perform basic maintenance, let alone a thorough tune-up. Reinstalling Windows is always an option as a last resort.
With Reset Windows Password utility, you can easily reset forgotten administrator and other user account password for Windows 7, 2008, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000 system. As long as you have physical access to the machine, you are able to reset your forgotten administrator password by creating a bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive. Follow these steps:

1.Burn a bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive

1. Click here to download and save the Reset Windows Password self-extracting Zip file to a folder on your hard drive, then extract the ISO image file: ResetWindowsPwd.iso from it.
2. Insert a blank CD/DVD or USB flash drive on your computer.
3. Download and install the ISO2Disc utility, launch the program.
4. Click the Browse button to locate your ISO image file, then click the Start Burn button to burn the ISO image to your CD/DVD or USB flash drive.
   

2. Change BIOS Settings

1. Boot your locked computer. When it is powered on, check the boot-screen for setup key (i.e. DELETE key, F8 key, F2 key) to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the BOOT tab, then change the Boot Device Priority: Set 1st Boot Device to CDROM if you just created a bootable CD or DVD, or set 1st Boot Device to Removable Device if a bootable USB flash drive was created.
   
3. Press F10 to save your changes. Now your computer is able to boot from CD/DVD or USB flash drive.

3.Reset Windows Administrator Password

1. Insert the newly burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive to your locked computer, then reboot your computer.
2. Then you will see Reset Windows Password is initializing.
   
3. Simply select your Windows SAM registry hive if multiple operating systems have been installed on the computer, the program will list all Windows user accounts. Select the administrator account from the list, then click the Reset button to reset the password to blank.
   
4. Click the Restart button to reboot the computer, you are able to log into the administrator account without a password.

In addition, Reset Windows Password also enables you to reset forgotten domain administrator password for Windows 2000 / 2003 / 2008 Active Directory servers.

How to Unlock Windows 7/Vista/XP Password with Ease?

Why You Need Unlock Windows Password?

• Forgot or lost your Windows password (including Administrator)?
• You know the password but can't login because your account is disabled or password is expired.
• Windows account is locked out by mistyping the password so many times, or whatever.
• Your computer has been hacked and the password has been changed?

No matter what kind of situations above you've encountered, you need a professional Windows password unlocker if you want to regain access the computer as usual and don't want to lose any data from it. With the help of Reset Windows Password utility, you can unlock any Windows 7/Vista/XP password at ease.

1.Create a Windows Password Unlocker Disk

1. Click here to download and save the Reset Windows Password self-extracting Zip file to a folder on your hard drive, then extract the ISO image file: ResetWindowsPwd.iso from it.
2. Insert the prepared blank CD/DVD into the computer.
3. Download and install the ISO2Disc utility, launch the program.
4. Click the Browse button to locate your ISO image file, then click the Start Burn button to begin the burning process. A Windows password unlocker disk will be ready soon.
   

2.Change BIOS Settings

1. Boot your locked computer. When it is powered on, check the boot-screen for setup key (i.e. DELETE key, F8 key, F2 key) to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the BOOT tab, then change the Boot Device Priority: Set 1st Boot Device to CDROM.
3. Press F10 to save your changes. Now your computer is able to boot from CD/DVD.

3. Unlock Windows Password

1. Insert the Windows password locker disk that you've created into the locked computer, and start it.
2. The system begins to load, and you'll reach the main window of Reset Windows Password program.
   
3. Simply select a Windows account from the list, then click the Reset button to perform the password unlocking now.

"How do I unlock my administrator password?" You've done it now! Get out of the disk from your computer and restart it as usual. Then you can log on the computer without entering any password. The computer is unlocked effectively. Sure, you can set a new password to prevent unauthorized accessing, but do remember to choose a safe one.