(usually by tapping F2, F12, or Del) to prioritize the USB drive. Step-by-Step Guide to Resetting Passwords Once you have booted into the Hiren’s BootCD or a similar WinPE environment, follow these steps: Launch NTPWEdit Navigate to Start Menu NT Password Edit Open the SAM File The tool usually defaults to the correct path: C:\Windows\System32\config\SAM to load the list of local users. Select the User Account Find your locked username in the list and click on it. Edit the Password Change password To remove the password
Click "Open" to load the list of local users stored in that SAM file. nt password edit v07 top
It only alters accounts stored on the local hard drive. It cannot touch domain accounts, Active Directory profiles, or cloud-based Microsoft accounts. (usually by tapping F2, F12, or Del) to