- Note:
- The method below to retrieve your Windows password helps you access Windows in all versions XP, 7, 8, 10 easily without losing your computer's data. We guide you on how to access Windows in case you forget your password. This does not mean you should use this method to crack a computer password that you do not own or have permission to access. Any malicious actions are strictly prohibited, and illegal activities are not within our responsibility.
In many cases, you forget your password to log into your computer and consider reinstalling the operating system. However, this process takes a lot of your time, especially as your data on the machine may be lost. In this article, Mytour will help you 'crack' your Windows password to solve this issue.
Crack Computer Password When Forgetting Your Password
Method 1: Logging into Windows When Forgetting Your Password Using Hirens Boot Tool
What is the essence of this password cracking tool?
Windows passwords are stored in a file called SAM (with encrypted data). The Password Changer tool in Hirens Boot overrides an empty password into the password data section of the SAM file. After overriding, you just need to log in to Windows without a password. You can change it afterward when logged into Windows.
Note:
The method above applies to password cracking when forgetting the password for Windows 7, 10. Whether you're using Windows 7, 8, or Windows 10, you can follow this method regardless of your operating system.
Tools required for the process:
- A USB drive with a minimum capacity of 4 GB.
- The latest version of DLC Boot software available here.
-> View the guide on creating a multi-boot USB drive here (necessary for cracking computer passwords).
Step 1: To crack the computer password when forgetting the Windows 7 password, you need to know how to access BIOS, see how to access BIOS in the article below for specific instructions on the type of machine you are using.
Step 2: From the Menu screen, select Other Tools Then Enter.
Step 3: Next, select Active Password Changer Pro 6.0. Then Enter.
Step 4: From the prompt Your Choice( ) in the Options screen, type the number 1: Choose Logical Drive then press Enter.
Step 5: Press Enter to continue.
Step 6: Press Enter to continue.
Step 7: Once all the accounts on your computer are displayed, select the account for which you need to remove the password (the account with the forgotten computer password) and then press Enter.
Step 8: After selecting the account, press Y from the keyboard to allow the program to proceed with removing the password for you.
Step 9: Exit the program, restart your computer, and log in to Windows without being prompted for a password. This way, you will access Windows without needing a password. After logging into Windows, you can set a new password as usual.
Method 2: Logging into Windows when forgetting the password using Command Prompt
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- This method for handling the computer password forgot error applies if the user has logged into Windows but later forgets the password to access the computer next time. If you encounter this situation, you only need to use the following command on Command Prompt to change the new Windows login password if unfortunately forgetting the old password.
Step 1: Press the Windows + X key combination to open the context menu, then click on Command Prompt (Admin).
Alternatively, you can press the Windows key to open the Start Menu > type cmd and right-click on the search result and choose Run as Administrator.
Step 2: In the Command Prompt interface, enter the following command line:
Set New Password with Net User Command
Press Enter to activate setting a new password for the computer. If you receive the message The command completed successfully, it means the operation was successful. Remember to restart the computer to take effect.
Through 'Cracking' Windows password, we see that every security tool has certain vulnerabilities, and there are always ways to mitigate them. In some cases, such as forgetting the computer password, it greatly helps users.
If your computer has been unused for a long time and you have forgotten the computer password, but now you want to use the computer without reinstalling Windows, the only way is to crack the password to log into Windows. Mytour will guide you on how to handle it whether it's Windows XP, Win 7, or Win 10. As this is a common scenario for most users. However, dealing with this issue is quite complex and needs to be performed sequentially according to Mytour's instructions above to ensure the recovery of the Windows login password.
In the scope of the article above, we have guided you on how to log into your computer when you forget your password with the outlined steps, allowing you to access Windows even without a Password. With this method, you can still access your computer without having to reinstall the operating system.
Mytour also provides guidance on how to set up a Windows 11 computer password, making it easy for you to set up a password, effectively protect your computer, and ensure privacy.
- Read more: How to set up a Windows 11 computer password
