The discussion revolves around methods to retrieve or reset a lost Windows administrator password, focusing on various techniques and tools available for different operating systems. Participants share their experiences, suggestions, and resources related to this issue.
Participants express a range of methods and tools, with no clear consensus on the best approach. Some methods are contested, and there are differing opinions on the implications of using certain techniques.
Participants reference various operating systems (Windows XP, 7, 8.1, 10) and tools, indicating that methods may vary based on the specific OS version. There are also mentions of potential data loss concerns that some participants believe are unfounded.
Individuals facing issues with lost Windows administrator passwords, those interested in password recovery methods, and users looking for technical solutions related to Windows operating systems.
You can reset the password from another admin account. Otherwise it will be more difficult. A simple Google search for "windows reset administrator password" will generate lots of possibilities.aditya ver.2.0 said:Yesterday,my brother locked my admin password by setting a random password unknowingly. Now I can't access that account. Please tell me, is there a way to know the admin password from other account or any other method to access the admin account.
It's easier to help if you could be a little more detailed in what you tried and where you weren't successful.aditya ver.2.0 said:I tried all but none worked.
It's a how-to for resetting any windows NT password.elusiveshame said:Unsure what the video above shows
Routaran said:It's a how-to for resetting any windows NT password.
http://www.hirensbootcd.org/resetting-windows-password/
What version of os is it...?aditya ver.2.0 said:Yesterday,my brother locked my admin password by setting a random password unknowingly. Now I can't access that account. Please tell me, is there a way to know the admin password from other account or any other method to access the admin account.
Thanks my friend, but all this will format the data in the PC that I don't want.:)haloboy777 said:Do you have your repair disk...? (Which I'm supossing u don't have)
If you have to follow this link...
http://www.howtogeek.com/96630/how-to-reset-your-forgotten-windows-password-the-easy-way/
Now the other way...
Can you get another bootable os through pendrive...
A bootable os is which you can run from ur pendrive,cd,sdcard,camera or anything that has storage...
Its always nice to have any os installed on ur pendrive (i would prefer ubuntu for biggners but you can anything you want... :) )
Go for 8 gb or higher pd for os installs...
You can carry your computer anywhere with you in 8 gb pendrive (Pd)...
Sorry i deviated from main topic but it is worth it...
So if you have bootable os say Ubuntu Linux(preferred)then open terminal...
Ahh wait I'll get the link...
http://www.chntpw.com/reset-windows-7-admin-password-with-ubuntu/You can find anything on internet :D
I came to know about chntpw when I was in class 8
I wanted to take down my floor incharges computer so badly... I had that kind of passion for getting into other people's system :)
Anyways hope it helps...
Want another way...
Just google it dude
"Just remember to take down networks Google is your best friend"
Any unsecured network shows so much info that u can just grab by google...
Anyways other left ways are either by bootable password changing disk as mentioned above by some one...
Or just asking the person who is the admin of the computer :p
mafagafo said:The lesson here is that you managed accounts improperly or did not log off when you should have. Humans...
My suggestion (the may have already been suggested):
boot into Linux (a.k.a "a better OS")
$ sudo apt-get install chntpw
$ cd .../Windows/System32/config
$ sudo chntpw -l SAM
get the username of an ADMIN account (you may already know this)
$ sudo chntpw -u "USERNAME" SAM
type 2
type the new password
hit enter
type y
hit enter
You are done.
?haloboy777 said:Ouch