Microsoft gives users two simple means of resetting a password in Windows Vista. We will cover these two options---changing the password via an administrator account and changing it through the Vista password reset disk. If you need assistance creating a Windows password reset disk, please see the "Tips" section below. If you have neither access to an alternate administrator account or to a password reset disk, please see the 4sysops article linked in the "Resources" section.
First, we are talking about how to reset Vista password with an available account with admin right.
Windows offers the option to have an administrator's password, also known as an admin password. This password, once set up, is needed to access information on the computer. You should be careful not to lose this password, particularly if you're the only one who knows it. Of course, if you lost Windows Vista user password, it is easy and fast to reset it with the admin account or an account with admin privilege. You can follow the steps to recover your lost password on Vista.
1. Log on to an alternate administrator account on the computer. Click on the "Start" button, and then choose "Control Panel" and then "User Accounts."
2. Choose "Manage another account." You should see the account for which you need to reset the password. Click on it.
3. Select "Change password." Type in the new password twice and add a password hint that will help you remember your password. Click on the "Change password" button. Well, you have reset forgotten Vista password successfully.
Next, it is about how to reset Windows Vista password with a Windows password reset disk. As is known, password reset disk is the most secure and easiest way to reset Windows password as soon as possible.
1. Type in any password at the logon screen. Windows will alert you that the password is incorrect. Click on OK. You should now see the "Reset password" option. Click it.
2. Insert your Windows reset disk or flash drive. The Password Reset wizard will appear. Click on "Next," then select the drive that contains the reset media.
3. Type in your new password twice and add a password hint that will help you
remember the password. Click on "Next," then "Finish." You have now reset your password.
But sometimes, you need to use a Windows password recovery tool for help when there is no another available admin account or a password reset disk in hand. Take Windows Password Unlocker for example, it is well-appreciated by Windows users with its great performance and easy-to-use guide. If you want to reset password with it, download this program from its official now.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
How to Reset Administrator Password from a Reset or Recovery Disk?
A blocked administrator password on your computer can prevent you from logging into your PC, turning your expensive investment into a pile of plastic and silicone. Changing the administrator password on your system is possible by using a recovery disk with the option to crack the existing Windows password. Programs that are capable of accomplishing this include the EBCD boot CD and the Offline NT Password & Registry Editor.
Option 1: Recovery Disk with Ophcrack
Ophcrack is one of the best Windows password recovery freeware which allows to reset Windows password with a LiveCD. The software uses special rainbow tables to figure out your password and displays it on-screen.
1. Download Ophcrack from its official site and then burn the downloaded file to a CD using any CD burning program.
2. Insert the disk containing the password cracker into your computer.
3. Restart the PC and press any key as the computer is loading to boot from CD.
4. Select the option to "Crack Password."
5. Input your new desired password and press "Enter" to change the password.
6. Remove the CD from your computer and restart the PC
Option 2: Reset disk with Windows Password Unlocker
Windows Password Unlocker is well-known for Windows password recovery and taken as one of the most efficient and powerful toolkit to reset forgotten password on all popular Windows OS.
1. Download and install Windows Password Unlocker Professional
2. Burn a bootable CD/DVD or USB to remove lost Windows password.
3. Set your target computer to boot from CDROM or USB flash drive
4. Insert the burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive into the locked computer.
Option 1: Recovery Disk with Ophcrack
Ophcrack is one of the best Windows password recovery freeware which allows to reset Windows password with a LiveCD. The software uses special rainbow tables to figure out your password and displays it on-screen.
1. Download Ophcrack from its official site and then burn the downloaded file to a CD using any CD burning program.
2. Insert the disk containing the password cracker into your computer.
3. Restart the PC and press any key as the computer is loading to boot from CD.
4. Select the option to "Crack Password."
5. Input your new desired password and press "Enter" to change the password.
6. Remove the CD from your computer and restart the PC
Option 2: Reset disk with Windows Password Unlocker
Windows Password Unlocker is well-known for Windows password recovery and taken as one of the most efficient and powerful toolkit to reset forgotten password on all popular Windows OS.
1. Download and install Windows Password Unlocker Professional
2. Burn a bootable CD/DVD or USB to remove lost Windows password.
3. Set your target computer to boot from CDROM or USB flash drive
4. Insert the burned CD/DVD or USB flash drive into the locked computer.
Windows XP market share drops below 50% for the first time
Microsoft's Windows XP has slipped under the 50% share mark for the first time according to Net Applications. At the same time, Windows 7 has steadily grabbed more customers since its official release in October 2009. It’s said Windows 7 will be the most likely to replace Windows XP as the mainstream operating system before the arrival of Windows 8.
Although Windows 8 has been confirmed to launch in 2012 and there are various leaks and rumors about it, Microsoft has yet provided any progress and update details about the forthcoming operating system. It’s said that Microsoft will cover more of the new features and improvements in Windows 8 at the BUILD developer conference, planned for September 13, 2011.
Even so, the users’ attentions haven’t transferred to the next version of Windows at present, and most of them are mainly in the use of Windows 7.
Net Applications statistics shows Windows 7 finished July with a 27.9% global usage share, an increase of seven-tenths of a percentage point over June. While on the other side, the decade-old XP closed July with 49.8%, a 1.3-percentage point drop from June.
If you are still sticking to the ten-year-old operating system, just hurry up and switch to Windows 7 right now. If you are hesitate about whether to update to Windows 7 now or wait for Windows 8, the suggestion is to update to Windows 7 as Windows 8 will run Windows 7 software just fine. After switching to Windows 7, please remember to create a password reset disk for your password-protected Windows 7 user account as there’re increasingly users troubled by a lost Windows 7 password.
Although Windows 8 has been confirmed to launch in 2012 and there are various leaks and rumors about it, Microsoft has yet provided any progress and update details about the forthcoming operating system. It’s said that Microsoft will cover more of the new features and improvements in Windows 8 at the BUILD developer conference, planned for September 13, 2011.
Even so, the users’ attentions haven’t transferred to the next version of Windows at present, and most of them are mainly in the use of Windows 7.
Net Applications statistics shows Windows 7 finished July with a 27.9% global usage share, an increase of seven-tenths of a percentage point over June. While on the other side, the decade-old XP closed July with 49.8%, a 1.3-percentage point drop from June.
If you are still sticking to the ten-year-old operating system, just hurry up and switch to Windows 7 right now. If you are hesitate about whether to update to Windows 7 now or wait for Windows 8, the suggestion is to update to Windows 7 as Windows 8 will run Windows 7 software just fine. After switching to Windows 7, please remember to create a password reset disk for your password-protected Windows 7 user account as there’re increasingly users troubled by a lost Windows 7 password.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
How to Reset Windows XP and Vista Password?
Both Windows Vista and XP have a user password control utility that allows you to reset Windows password on user account. This utility is convenient if you forgot one of your user passwords or you want to reset a user password for a friend or coworker who logs in to the desktop. The administrator can reset each of the user's passwords configured on the Windows system.
Tip 1: Type with "control userpasswords2"
1. Click the Windows "Start" button. If you have XP, click "Run." Windows Vista has the command text box directly in the "Start" menu popup. Type "control userpasswords2" and press "Enter" to open the utility.
2. Click the user name you want to edit. Click the "Reset Password" button at the bottom of the user list. This button opens a new window where you type the new password.
3. Type the new password in the "Password" text box. Type it again in the "Confirmation" text box. Click "OK" to save the settings. Repeat this step for each user you want to change.
Tip 2: Reset Windows Password From the Command Prompt
In the Command Prompt you can monitor all the user of the computer by typing some commands.
1: Press Win Key+R and type cmd in the Run command box and hit enter to open command prompt. And then type net user in the command prompt and hit Enter. The Command Prompt will show you all accounts on the Windows 7 PC.
2: Type net user xyz (xyz is the locked admin account's name and 123 is the new password) and press Enter. Now you have successfully created a new password on the locked admin account.
3: Type shutdown -r -t 00 and press Enter.
Tip 3: Take a Windows password recovery tool
1. Ophcrack
Ophcrack LiveCD can be a entirely self contained, bootable edition of Ophcrack. Ophcrack LiveCD stands out as the fastest and best Windows password recovery freeware that I have ever identified to "crack" your forgotten Windows password.
2. Windows Password Unlocker
Windows Password Unlocker can be a powerful and easy-to-use Windows password recovery tool to reset Windows password for all popular Windows OS, like Windows 7/XP/Vista/2000 and Windows Server 2003/2008 etc. Now you need to prepare a bootable CD/DVD/USB and download this program from its official site.
Tip 1: Type with "control userpasswords2"
1. Click the Windows "Start" button. If you have XP, click "Run." Windows Vista has the command text box directly in the "Start" menu popup. Type "control userpasswords2" and press "Enter" to open the utility.
2. Click the user name you want to edit. Click the "Reset Password" button at the bottom of the user list. This button opens a new window where you type the new password.
3. Type the new password in the "Password" text box. Type it again in the "Confirmation" text box. Click "OK" to save the settings. Repeat this step for each user you want to change.
Tip 2: Reset Windows Password From the Command Prompt
In the Command Prompt you can monitor all the user of the computer by typing some commands.
1: Press Win Key+R and type cmd in the Run command box and hit enter to open command prompt. And then type net user in the command prompt and hit Enter. The Command Prompt will show you all accounts on the Windows 7 PC.
2: Type net user xyz (xyz is the locked admin account's name and 123 is the new password) and press Enter. Now you have successfully created a new password on the locked admin account.
3: Type shutdown -r -t 00 and press Enter.
Tip 3: Take a Windows password recovery tool
1. Ophcrack
Ophcrack LiveCD can be a entirely self contained, bootable edition of Ophcrack. Ophcrack LiveCD stands out as the fastest and best Windows password recovery freeware that I have ever identified to "crack" your forgotten Windows password.
2. Windows Password Unlocker
Windows Password Unlocker can be a powerful and easy-to-use Windows password recovery tool to reset Windows password for all popular Windows OS, like Windows 7/XP/Vista/2000 and Windows Server 2003/2008 etc. Now you need to prepare a bootable CD/DVD/USB and download this program from its official site.
What Have to Do Before lost Windows password?
Is it an upset and annoying thing for the forgotten Windows password? What a bad thing that you cannot get into your PC with a wrong Windows password. Well, Windows password is the first line for preventing prying eyes and keeps the privacy or confidential files in safe. Thus, it is necessary to create a Windows password for your PC or laptop.
As to avoid or decrease the rate for forgotten or lost Windows password, there is something you need to do.
1. Set a strong password
Using a strong password is among the most important steps you can take to protect your computer from hackers and unauthorized users. For a strong password, it should be 8 characters long at least, consisting of letters, numbers and symbols. It is a risky deal to create a password like “123456”or “abcdef” or passwords which consists of your name, birthday date, door number etc.
2. Create a password reset disk
When you forgot Windows password, a password reset disk can help you change the lost password to a new one in seconds so that you can access computer files again. But as we know, only you have created a Windows password reset disk before can you take it for Windows password recovery.
Tip: Make sure you store the disk in a safe place and you can take it in use once you lost Windows password again.
3. Change your password regularly
A good password is the first line of defense against those who wish to gain access to our computers and the important data they contain. It is a good habit to change your Windows password regularly in order to keep your PC more secure by changing your password on a regular basis.
Of course, it is a common problem of lost Windows password. So, we also need to know ways to reset Windows password. You can take a password hint, password reset disk, another available admin account or Windows password recovery tools, such as Windows Password Unlocker, Windows Password Breaker etc.
As to avoid or decrease the rate for forgotten or lost Windows password, there is something you need to do.
1. Set a strong password
Using a strong password is among the most important steps you can take to protect your computer from hackers and unauthorized users. For a strong password, it should be 8 characters long at least, consisting of letters, numbers and symbols. It is a risky deal to create a password like “123456”or “abcdef” or passwords which consists of your name, birthday date, door number etc.
2. Create a password reset disk
When you forgot Windows password, a password reset disk can help you change the lost password to a new one in seconds so that you can access computer files again. But as we know, only you have created a Windows password reset disk before can you take it for Windows password recovery.
Tip: Make sure you store the disk in a safe place and you can take it in use once you lost Windows password again.
3. Change your password regularly
A good password is the first line of defense against those who wish to gain access to our computers and the important data they contain. It is a good habit to change your Windows password regularly in order to keep your PC more secure by changing your password on a regular basis.
Of course, it is a common problem of lost Windows password. So, we also need to know ways to reset Windows password. You can take a password hint, password reset disk, another available admin account or Windows password recovery tools, such as Windows Password Unlocker, Windows Password Breaker etc.
Windows 8 Features - What will it Microsoft Add?
What Windows 8 Features will Microsoft offer next?
Will Windows 8 support DVD drives? Everton's recent post indicates it won't. So what else is in store for Windows 8? What other things will it support or not support?
Here is a short list of upcoming changes to the system.
1. Do you like Mac's Time Machine Backup System? Then you'll like History Vault. Apple’s Time Machine is a backup utility. The software works with the Time Capsule as well as other internal or external drives. So Microsoft is planning to add the History Vault as a backup system in Windows 8.
2. IE 10 will be the default browser on the Windows 8 System. Whether it will be locked into the OS is still unclear. When Microsoft made the Internet Explorer a part of the Windows XP system, Europe forced Microsoft to break it out so other browsers could work on the OS.
3. Windows 8 Versions galore. Expect to have a Home, Pro, and Ultimate versions of Windows 8 available.
4. Intel and ARM processors will be the defacto processors for Windows 8 tablets.
5. Microsoft has learned a lot from Apple (so have many other companies for that matter). And one of the interesting things to come out of it is the Windows store, to compete with the Apple store.
6. Online storage service. Microsoft will have access to the Azure online storage similar to Apple’s iDisk.
7. Built in PDF support. On a Mac this has been a standard for years now; Microsoft will follow suit.
8. Boot up time will be faster with hybrid boot. The PC will be in semi-hibernation mode and will keep certain files pre-loaded to make boot up faster.
9. Pre-loaded Piracy Check Software. This will let users know if their version of the software is pirated or not.
While these are in the rumor stage, some have been confirmed by Microsoft and others await information displays on the Builds that come out.
Article resource from: http://www.windows8news.com/2011/08/06/windows-8-features/
Will Windows 8 support DVD drives? Everton's recent post indicates it won't. So what else is in store for Windows 8? What other things will it support or not support?
Here is a short list of upcoming changes to the system.
1. Do you like Mac's Time Machine Backup System? Then you'll like History Vault. Apple’s Time Machine is a backup utility. The software works with the Time Capsule as well as other internal or external drives. So Microsoft is planning to add the History Vault as a backup system in Windows 8.
2. IE 10 will be the default browser on the Windows 8 System. Whether it will be locked into the OS is still unclear. When Microsoft made the Internet Explorer a part of the Windows XP system, Europe forced Microsoft to break it out so other browsers could work on the OS.
3. Windows 8 Versions galore. Expect to have a Home, Pro, and Ultimate versions of Windows 8 available.
4. Intel and ARM processors will be the defacto processors for Windows 8 tablets.
5. Microsoft has learned a lot from Apple (so have many other companies for that matter). And one of the interesting things to come out of it is the Windows store, to compete with the Apple store.
6. Online storage service. Microsoft will have access to the Azure online storage similar to Apple’s iDisk.
7. Built in PDF support. On a Mac this has been a standard for years now; Microsoft will follow suit.
8. Boot up time will be faster with hybrid boot. The PC will be in semi-hibernation mode and will keep certain files pre-loaded to make boot up faster.
9. Pre-loaded Piracy Check Software. This will let users know if their version of the software is pirated or not.
While these are in the rumor stage, some have been confirmed by Microsoft and others await information displays on the Builds that come out.
Article resource from: http://www.windows8news.com/2011/08/06/windows-8-features/
How to Regain Access your Windows XP laptop with a Windows password reset disk?
If you have forgotten your password, you can use your previously created Windows password reset disk to reset the password. Resetting the password allows you to create a new one. If you did not create a password reset disk, Microsoft states that you have to reinstall your operating system.
Today, the article is totally on how reset Windows XP password with it.
1. On the Windows XP logon screen, click the user name that you want to use. The Type your password box appears. Press ENTER or click the right-arrow button. You receive the following error message:
Did you forget your password?
You can click the "?" button to see your password hint.
Or you can use your password reset disk.
Please type your password again.
Be sure to use the correct uppercase and lowercase letters.
2. Click use your password reset disk. The Password Reset Wizard starts. The Password Reset Wizard permits you to create a new password for your user account.
3. Click Next.
4. Insert the password reset disk into drive A, and then click Next.
5. Type a new password in the Type a new password box.
6. Type the same password in the Type the password again to confirm box.
7. In the Type a new password hint box, type a hint to remind you of your password if you forgot Windows password again.
Note This hint is visible to anyone who tries to log on to the computer by using your user account.
8. Click Next, and then click Finish. The Password Reset Wizard quits, and you return to the Windows XP logon screen.
Note: The password reset disk is automatically updated with the new password information. You do not have to create a new password reset disk.
9. Type your new password in the box, and then click the right-arrow button to log on to the computer.
Troubleshooting
1. The password reset disk cannot be used to reset the password on another computer.
2. The password reset disk contains sensitive information.
Today, the article is totally on how reset Windows XP password with it.
1. On the Windows XP logon screen, click the user name that you want to use. The Type your password box appears. Press ENTER or click the right-arrow button. You receive the following error message:
Did you forget your password?
You can click the "?" button to see your password hint.
Or you can use your password reset disk.
Please type your password again.
Be sure to use the correct uppercase and lowercase letters.
2. Click use your password reset disk. The Password Reset Wizard starts. The Password Reset Wizard permits you to create a new password for your user account.
3. Click Next.
4. Insert the password reset disk into drive A, and then click Next.
5. Type a new password in the Type a new password box.
6. Type the same password in the Type the password again to confirm box.
7. In the Type a new password hint box, type a hint to remind you of your password if you forgot Windows password again.
Note This hint is visible to anyone who tries to log on to the computer by using your user account.
8. Click Next, and then click Finish. The Password Reset Wizard quits, and you return to the Windows XP logon screen.
Note: The password reset disk is automatically updated with the new password information. You do not have to create a new password reset disk.
9. Type your new password in the box, and then click the right-arrow button to log on to the computer.
Troubleshooting
1. The password reset disk cannot be used to reset the password on another computer.
2. The password reset disk contains sensitive information.
Reset a Windows 7 password with reset disk
Microsoft Windows 7 provides sold functionality as an operating system. The OS has updated security, flashy presentation and an overall high level of performance. Yet, Windows 7 does not work very well if you can't log in the first place. You cannot do anything on your PC if you forgot password on Windows 7.
Have you ever bothered with this similar trouble? When encountering this trouble, we often have no idea how to do that except explaining or ask for help from some skilled computer technician.
This article describes how to create and use a password reset disk for a computer that is part of a workgroup, or that is not connected to a network. You can use a password reset disk to gain access to your computer if you forgot password on Windows 7.
Firstly, let's learn how to create a Windows 7 password reset disk.
Requirements:
The following methods require one blank, formatted floppy disk. Use a computer administrator account
If you logged on to the computer by using an administrator account, follow these steps to create a password reset disk for a user account:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, click User Accounts.
3. In the User Accounts pane, click the account that you want to work with.
4. Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password to start the Forgotten Password Wizard, and then click Next.
5. Insert a blank, formatted disk into drive A, and then click Next.
6. In the Current user account password box, type the password for the user account that you chose in step 3, and then click Next. The Forgotten Password Wizard creates the disk.
7. When the Progress bar reaches 100% complete, click Next, and then click Finish.
8. Remove and then label the password reset disk. Store the disk in a safe place.
Then, follow the steps for Windows 7 password reset issue.
1. If you enter the wrong password when you attempt to log on, Windows gives a tip that the password is incorrect. Click OK to close the message box.
2. Click Reset Windows Password, and then insert Windows password reset disk
3. Follow the steps in the Password Reset Wizard to create a new password.
4. Log on with the new password.
Have you ever bothered with this similar trouble? When encountering this trouble, we often have no idea how to do that except explaining or ask for help from some skilled computer technician.
This article describes how to create and use a password reset disk for a computer that is part of a workgroup, or that is not connected to a network. You can use a password reset disk to gain access to your computer if you forgot password on Windows 7.
Firstly, let's learn how to create a Windows 7 password reset disk.
Requirements:
The following methods require one blank, formatted floppy disk. Use a computer administrator account
If you logged on to the computer by using an administrator account, follow these steps to create a password reset disk for a user account:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, click User Accounts.
3. In the User Accounts pane, click the account that you want to work with.
4. Under Related Tasks, click Prevent a forgotten password to start the Forgotten Password Wizard, and then click Next.
5. Insert a blank, formatted disk into drive A, and then click Next.
6. In the Current user account password box, type the password for the user account that you chose in step 3, and then click Next. The Forgotten Password Wizard creates the disk.
7. When the Progress bar reaches 100% complete, click Next, and then click Finish.
8. Remove and then label the password reset disk. Store the disk in a safe place.
Then, follow the steps for Windows 7 password reset issue.
1. If you enter the wrong password when you attempt to log on, Windows gives a tip that the password is incorrect. Click OK to close the message box.
2. Click Reset Windows Password, and then insert Windows password reset disk
3. Follow the steps in the Password Reset Wizard to create a new password.
4. Log on with the new password.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Forgot my Windows 7 password and cannot download anything?
"I forgot my original windows 7 password and now i can't download anything. I need help FAST!"
Advice 1: Reset lost Windows 7 password through Windows Password Unlocker
This is the fastest Windows 7 password reset method I ever tried. You will be able to reset the forgotten Windows 7 password in about 5 minutes as long as you can find a third PC that you can run as administrator for downloading and installation.
Here's how it works: At first, you're required to create a Windows 7 password reset USB or CD/DVD through the Windows password unlocker software in any accessible PC. Then you can reboot your locked Windows 7 laptop to boot from the burned password reset disk for Windows password reset.
It's extremely easy to use. No matter what your computer knowledge level is, you can do the job on your own. And no matter during or after resetting Windows password, no any data damage or loss issues come up.
Advice 2: Reformat Windows 7
Another advice is to reformat your Windows 7 computer. You will lose all the data you had before, but hey at least it will be fresh, out of the box laptop again. If you don't know how, please Look it up on Youtube videos. Bear in mind that a setup CD or bootable USB is required.
Advice 3: Ask help from your computer maker
Of course, you can opt for calling support of the maker of your computer for help. Tell what your problem is and the maker may offer you an effective solution. Besides, you can resort to a PC expert in a computer repair shop, though it may cost a large sum of money.
Just pick the advice that suits you best. Please remember to create a password reset disk to avoid the same problem once your problem is fixed. Have you known that Windows 7 offers solution to in case of the lost Windows password problems? If not, you can follow the steps listed below:
1. Open user account window by clicking Start, Control Panel, Family Safety and User Accounts, User Accounts.
2. Click Password reset disk in the left pane, and then follow the coming wizard to create a password reset disk for your Windows 7 account in seconds.
Advice 1: Reset lost Windows 7 password through Windows Password Unlocker
This is the fastest Windows 7 password reset method I ever tried. You will be able to reset the forgotten Windows 7 password in about 5 minutes as long as you can find a third PC that you can run as administrator for downloading and installation.
Here's how it works: At first, you're required to create a Windows 7 password reset USB or CD/DVD through the Windows password unlocker software in any accessible PC. Then you can reboot your locked Windows 7 laptop to boot from the burned password reset disk for Windows password reset.
It's extremely easy to use. No matter what your computer knowledge level is, you can do the job on your own. And no matter during or after resetting Windows password, no any data damage or loss issues come up.
Advice 2: Reformat Windows 7
Another advice is to reformat your Windows 7 computer. You will lose all the data you had before, but hey at least it will be fresh, out of the box laptop again. If you don't know how, please Look it up on Youtube videos. Bear in mind that a setup CD or bootable USB is required.
Advice 3: Ask help from your computer maker
Of course, you can opt for calling support of the maker of your computer for help. Tell what your problem is and the maker may offer you an effective solution. Besides, you can resort to a PC expert in a computer repair shop, though it may cost a large sum of money.
Just pick the advice that suits you best. Please remember to create a password reset disk to avoid the same problem once your problem is fixed. Have you known that Windows 7 offers solution to in case of the lost Windows password problems? If not, you can follow the steps listed below:
1. Open user account window by clicking Start, Control Panel, Family Safety and User Accounts, User Accounts.
2. Click Password reset disk in the left pane, and then follow the coming wizard to create a password reset disk for your Windows 7 account in seconds.
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