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i have not set any user name and password for windows 7 while installing
and what will be the default username and password for windows 7

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On a normal Windows 7 install you must create a local account during setup; the password can be left blank, but there is no vendor-wide default. On many OEM images the initial account may be auto-created with a generic name such as Owner or User. If you think the password was left empty, type the suspected username at the sign‑in screen and press Enter with a blank password. If the PC was joined to a domain, switch to a local logon by entering .\username (dot backslash) before the name.

If you do not know the username, you can discover it without third‑party tools:

  • Boot from a Windows 7 DVD/System Repair Disc and choose Repair your computer, then open Command Prompt.
  • Identify the Windows partition (often C:) and list profile folders, which usually match local usernames:
dir C:\Users

Try those names at the logon screen. After you regain access, immediately set a strong password and create a second admin account for recovery. Note that accounts with blank passwords can only log on at the local console by default; they cannot be used for network logons. Avoid offline password reset utilities unless absolutely necessary, as they can break access to EFS‑encrypted files and saved credentials.

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There is no default password.

You will most likely need to perform a clean installation. While there are third party recovery tools, Microsoft provides no formal support for lost passwords unless you had a password recovery disk.

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Try to boot into Safe Mode and log on using the built-in administrator account which is not password protected by default. After get back in your system, you can reset any other user password through Control Panel. Remember to give us a feedback when you've resolved your problem.

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Actually, in Windows 7, the administrator account is disabled by default. During the initial setup, the end user must pick a username with password. That username is granted administrative rights. Now, you can certainly go in and re-enable the administrator account if you wish, but it is not automatic.

So, if you don't have the account and password, you can try the recovery tools JorgeM mentioned, or do a clean installation.

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