2 Methods to Reset Forgotten Password from Windows Login Screen

Assuming that you have forgotten your password and are now locked out of your Windows computer, there are still a few ways that you can reset your password and regain access to your account. In this article, we will show you 2 methods to reset forgotten password from Windows login screen.

Method 1: Use Kon-Boot to Reset Forgotten Password

Kon-Boot is a software that allows you to bypass the password login screen without changing or resetting your password. This is a great solution if you have forgotten your password and need to quickly gain access to your account.

To use Kon-Boot, you will first need to download the software from their website. Once downloaded, you will need to create a bootable USB drive or CD/DVD. Then, you will need to boot your computer from the Kon-Boot media. Once Kon-Boot has loaded, you will be able to login to your account without entering a password.

Method 2: Use the Command Prompt to Reset Forgotten Password

If you don't have access to Kon-Boot or another similar software, you can still reset your password using the command prompt. To do this, you will need to boot your computer from a Windows installation disc or recovery drive.

Once you have booted from the installation disc, you will need to select the "Repair your computer" option. Then, you will need to select the "Command Prompt" option.

At the command prompt, you will need to type the following commands:

cd C:\Windows\System32\

ren Utilman.exe Utilman.exe.bak

copy cmd.exe Utilman.exe

Now, you will need to reboot your computer. When you reach the login screen, you will need to click on the "Ease of Access" icon. This will launch the command prompt. At the command prompt, you will need to type the following command to reset your password:

net user

Replace with your username and with your new password. Once you have typed the command, you will need to press Enter. Then, you will need to reboot your computer and login with your new password.

If you don't have a Windows installation disc or recovery drive, you can create a bootable USB drive with the Windows installation files. To do this, you will need to download the Windows installation files from Microsoft's website. Then, you will need to use a tool like Rufus to create a bootable USB drive.

Once you have created the bootable USB drive, you will need to boot your computer from the USB drive. Then, follow the steps above to reset your password using the command prompt.

If you are still unable to reset your password, you can contact Microsoft's support team for assistance.

No matter what method you use, it is important to remember that you should never give your password to anyone that you don't trust. If you think that your password has been compromised, you should change it as soon as possible.