Resetting the windows password is a straightforward process by which you can also setup a new security questions and answers in your desktop computer. Whenever you create a new account, you have to create a password reset disk that allows you to reset your password. As the password reset disk file only uses 2KB of space, a password reset disk only works on local accounts and will not help you reset passwords for accounts.
How to reset Windows Password ?
Use Windows password reset disk or USB :
- Insert the password reset disk and open the login screen.
- Click on the Reset password to trigger the Password Reset Wizard.
- Click on the Next > dropdown menu > password reset disk > Next.
- Now, enter a new password and for confirming it again enter the password.
- Click on the Finish button.
Different Versions :
Windows XP: Click on the Start menu > Control Panel > User Accounts > select a user name > Prevent a forgotten password.
Windows Vista and Windows 7: Click on the Start Menu > type password reset > password reset disk option > select it.
Windows 8: Select the Start Screen type password reset > Settings category > Create a password reset disk.
Command Line: Enter the following command line command: “C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe” keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW
Reset password steps :
- Insert the disk in your device and start the program again.
- Click on the Next button and select the drive letter.
- Select the media > Next button.
- Enter the password for the account you are currently using and click on the Next button.
- You will be presented with the summary screen.
- Your password reset disk > Finish button to close the wizard.
- Please label the media as Password Reset and then save it in a safe place in the event that you need it in the future.