Reset Forgotten Windows Password

Have you ever forgot your Windows password? Most of the cases, for sure you have no choice but to reformat your Windows right? Now, say no more!

You can reset the Windows password via Hiren’s BootCD PE (Preinstallation Environment). You can find it at https://www.hirensbootcd.org/

  1. Download the ISO image of Hiren’s BootCD PE from its official website.
  2. After getting Hiren’s BootCD PE ready, boot your Windows computer from Hiren’s BootCD PE.
  3. Once done boot, click on Start Menu > All Programs > Security > Unlockers
  4. Click on NTPWEdit
  5. Ensure that the “Path to SAM file” is point to C:\Windows\System32\Config\SAM
  6. Click on Open. The user list will appear.
  7. Choose the user list that you want to reset the password and then click on Change password.
  8. Enter the new password and verify again the new password.
  9. Click OK then click Save changes.
  10. Restart your PC and you can login to your Windows like normal.