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How To Reset Your Windows 7 Password

This document provides instructions for resetting a forgotten Windows 7 password using different methods: 1. Using the Command Prompt by typing "net user username password" with the new password. 2. Creating a password reset disk beforehand that allows selecting it to reset the password in the Password Reset Wizard. 3. Using the Windows 7 installation CD in the Command Prompt to reset the password by changing system files and restarting. 4. Burning the password resetting software PCUnlocker to a USB drive to bypass the login when restarting from the USB. It also describes how to change an existing password and avoid forgetting passwords in the future using a password manager.

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How To Reset Your Windows 7 Password

This document provides instructions for resetting a forgotten Windows 7 password using different methods: 1. Using the Command Prompt by typing "net user username password" with the new password. 2. Creating a password reset disk beforehand that allows selecting it to reset the password in the Password Reset Wizard. 3. Using the Windows 7 installation CD in the Command Prompt to reset the password by changing system files and restarting. 4. Burning the password resetting software PCUnlocker to a USB drive to bypass the login when restarting from the USB. It also describes how to change an existing password and avoid forgetting passwords in the future using a password manager.

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How to Reset Your Windows 7 Password

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Reset your Windows 7 password using Command Prompt

1. Log in and click the Start button.

2. Select “All programs,” click “Accessories,” and then right-click on “Command


Prompt.”

3. Select “Run as administrator.”

4. In the Command Prompt, type net user and hit the “Enter” key. You will see all the
accounts on this computer.

5. Type net user username password , where username is the account you want to
reset, and password is the new password you want to use. For example, if your
account name is “MillenniumFalcon” and you want your new password to be
“youshallnotpassm8”, type in “net user MillenniumFalcon youshallnotpassm8.”

That’s it. You can now log in with the new password.

Reset your Windows 7 password with the reset disk


This method only works if you create a reset disk before forgetting your password.

1. First, insert the USB flash drive with your reset disk. After you type in the wrong
password, you will see a “Reset password” option — click on it.

2. The Password Reset Wizard will appear. Click “Next.”

3. Go to the drop-down menu, select the password reset disk, and click “Next.”

4. Enter your new password and a hint. Click “Next,” then “Finish.”

5. Log in with your new password.

If you haven't created a password reset disk yet, don't worry! Check out our article on how to
create a Windows password reset disk so you can be prepared in case you forget your
password in the future.

Reset your Windows 7 password with the installation CD

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In case you don’t have a reset disk, and don’t have access to another administrator account,
the Windows 7 installation CD can come in handy. If you still have the installation CD you
can leverage certain system features and use the Command Prompt to reset your Windows
7 password without much hassle. Here’s how:

1. Insert the CD and restart your PC. Watch for the “Press any key to boot from CD or
DVD…” message and press a key when it comes up.

2. When it loads and the “Install Windows” screen shows up, press the Shift+F10 keys.
This will open the Command Prompt window.

3. Enter these commands:

move c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe
c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe.bak

c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe
Press “Enter” after each one.

4. Type in wpeutil reboot to restart your computer. Let it load as usual.

5. When you see the login screen, press the Shift key five times. A Command Prompt
window will show up, and you can create a new password. Follow the instructions from
step 4 of the “Reset your Windows 7 password using Command Prompt” section.

Reset your Windows 7 password without a disk


If you find yourself in a situation where traditional solutions don't seem to work, don't lose
hope. There's a robust tool available: PCUnlocker. Designed to operate efficiently from a
USB flash drive, this program can be your way out of a tight spot. However, for the initial
setup, you might need to momentarily access another computer, perhaps a friend's or
colleague's.

1. Download PCUnlocker and software that loads ISO files to USB drives (try Rufus or
UNetbootin). Insert your USB drive and burn the PCUnlocker ISO file into it.

2. When it’s done, insert the USB drive into your locked computer and restart. Once
again, make sure to catch the “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD…” message
and press a key when it comes up.

3. After it loads, you will see a PCUnlocker screen listing all the accounts on your
computer. Select the “Administrator” account and click on the “Reset password”
button at the bottom of the screen.

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4. Press the Restart button, and after your PC reloads, you will be able to log in without a
password.

How to change your Windows 7 password


If you know your current Windows 7 password and want to change it to something else, you
can do so easily. Follow these steps:

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete on your keyboard and select “Change a password” from the
menu.

2. Enter your current password and then enter your new password twice.

3. Click “Change password” to save your new password.

How to avoid forgetting your password in the future


A good password hint would help, but if it’s too good, it might be easy for someone else to
guess. And even if you don’t use that PC very often, or you don’t store anything valuable on
it, you should never write a password down. It’s not safe and too easy to lose or accidentally
throw away.

Instead, use a password manager such as NordPass. NordPass provides a single secure
place to store your passwords and other sensitive information such as payment card details,
personal information, and secure notes. But NordPass not only organizes your passwords it
also ensures their easy accessibility across multiple devices, even when you’re offline.

With NordPass you no longer will need to come up with passwords that adhere to the ever-
increasing number of password rules thanks to the built-in Password Generator. All it takes is
a few clicks and the Password Generator comes up with strong and unique passwords
instantly.

Embrace the peace of mind and secure online experience that comes with NordPass. But
don’t just take our word for it — try for yourself.

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