Can I Retrieve a Lost Windows Admin Password?

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To regain access to an admin account after a password has been unknowingly changed, several methods can be employed. If another admin account is available, the password can be reset from there. If not, various online resources can guide users through the process of resetting a Windows administrator password. Tools like Hiren's Boot CD and chntpw are recommended for this purpose, especially for users familiar with bootable operating systems like Ubuntu. These methods do not require data formatting, ensuring that existing files remain intact. Users are advised to be cautious and ensure they are authorized to make such changes to avoid legal repercussions.
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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.
 
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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.
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.
 
I tried all but none worked.
 
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I tried all but none worked.
It's easier to help if you could be a little more detailed in what you tried and where you weren't successful.
 


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Unsure what the video above shows, but I use Nordahl in times of need. It's free to download as well.
 
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Routaran said:
It's a how-to for resetting any windows NT password.

http://www.hirensbootcd.org/resetting-windows-password/

Haha thanks :) I only said that as I'm at work, so watching videos is something that I have to wait until I get home to do, and if it mentioned the software I posted about, just wanted to state that I wasn't sure what the video went over. I'll definitely check it out, though, as you can never have too many tools in your toolbox :)
 
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.
What version of os is it...?
Xp,7,8.1,10
I'll tell you then straight away... :)
Diffrent methods for diffrent os
 
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I have Windows 7 ultimate in my laptop.
 
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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
 
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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
Thanks my friend, but all this will format the data in the PC that I don't want.:)
 
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No no no none of the data will be formatted during any of these two ways...
I can't understand where u came up with pc formating...
 
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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.
 
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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.

Thanks man, the trick worked:):)
 
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Good to know.
 
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Ouch
 
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haloboy777 said:
Ouch
?
 
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Nothing dude...
 

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