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i am using windows 7 os h/w:i3 processor 4gb ram 5oo gb hdd, i forgot my win 7 password for administrator account .. i used Konboot live cd to break it but there is no use!! please perfer me good s/w to log in into my acc..

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Summary and safe plan for and anyone who stumbles on this thread years later.

When a Windows 7 local administrator password is lost and a bypass (Kon‑Boot) fails, the priority should be: preserve data, attempt non-destructive recovery, then reinstall. As noted, Microsoft provides no supported removal without a reset disk, so the goal is to avoid needless data loss before trying third‑party fixes.

Data-first steps (minimum risk)

  • Boot from a trusted rescue USB (any live Linux/rescue image) and copy the entire user profile and important folders to an external drive. Work from a live environment so the installed Windows is not modified.
  • If the disk is BitLocker protected or files use EFS, a password reset will not decrypt them. Locate any BitLocker recovery key (printout, USB, or the Microsoft account used for newer Windows installs) before proceeding.

Non-destructive recovery approaches

  • Use Windows install media -> Repair -> Command Prompt to run local account management commands at system level. Example commands (from the recovery environment):
    net user Administrator /active:yes
net user <username> NewPassword123
  • If the machine is joined to a domain, local offline fixes will not restore a domain account; contact the domain admin.

Safety and final notes

  • Clone the drive (disk image) and perform all risky operations on the clone. That preserves an untouched original if a retry or professional service is needed.
  • Replacing system files or using unvetted commercial tools can break the system or lose data; back up first. If files are critical or encryption is involved, consider professional data-recovery services.
  • Only attempt these steps on machines owned or explicitly authorized for repair. For additional context, ’s point about a live environment for file access and ’s warning about command-prompt tricks are both relevant—use those approaches carefully and only after a backup is secured.

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Member Avatar for JorgeM

Without a password reset disk, then you are out of luck with regards to a Microsoft supported solution.

You'd have to resort to a 3rd party product or reinstall the OS.

Member Avatar for Hiroshe

What did you try in Knoppix? Trying to recover the password is going to be much harder then reseting the password.

I beleive the Ultimate Boot CD has a fairly easy to use NT password reset tool.

Member Avatar for Slavi

I've seen few "guides" of how to reset the pw due to a vulnerability in the system. There is a way to get cmd and basically remove/change the pw using it. I am not sure whether DaniWeb rules would allow me to link it but if you just google around u'll get it pretty quick

Member Avatar for melissad

The traditional way to solve this problem is reinstall Windows 7 or restore it to factory settings. As we all know, Windows computer has no password required to login default. But the disadvantage of these traditional ways is data loss probably.Here I introduce another effective way for you. It can guarantee computer safety and high affection. Windows Password Recovery Tool 3.0 works like that.

Member Avatar for allan tee

i forgot my windows 8 password and i cant sign in. i need help

Member Avatar for Member #1091071

i forgot my windows 8 password and i cant sign in. i need help

With windows 8.1, you're a bit stuck.
If you've got a microsoft account attached to your logon, you'll have to change your windows account password.

This can be done online, or on the phone.

Otherwise, you'll have to use a third party program to get your account back.

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