Monday, May 16, 2011

How to Perform Windows 7 Password Recovery with Offline NT Password & Registry

A new day is coming. But the new day can still never bring a new face and mood to her, as she did not sleep a wink with her Windows 7 login password forgotten trouble. She was very said because her teacher had told to hand in the preview of Shakespear’s tragedy. And all she had done is in the PC, which now she can not regain access with password required. She has no idea on this that she never put a Windows password for the Windows 7 laptop.
She tried everything to remove the password , but never successed. What should she do to reset Windows 7 password?
When m yfriend told me this moring, I think  I can give her some suggestion on Windows password recovery.
As I know, there are many kinds of free Windows password recovery tools, like Offline NT Password & Registry Editor , which is a Linux-based utility that can reset passwords on Windows-NT based systems that use NTFS, including Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. The tool creates a boot environment through which you can reset passwords via a series of text menus. The Offline NT Password and Registry Editor isn’t the most polished utility, but it is effective.
Function of Offline NT Password & Registry Editor on Windows Password 7 Recovery

This is a utility to reset the password of any user that has a valid (local) account on your Windows NT/2k/XP/Vista/Win7 etc system.
* You do not need to know the old password to set a new one.
* It works offline, that is, you have to shutdown your computer and boot off a floppydisk or CD or another system.
* Will detect and offer to unlock locked or disabled out user accounts!
* There is also a registry editor and other registry utilities that works under linux/unix, and can be used for other things than password editing.
Steps on Offline NT Password & Registry Editor For  Windows 7 Password Recovery
1. Download the “Offline NT Password & Registry Editor.” This is the only free software available to remove a Windows user password.
2. Burn the “Offline NT Password & Registry Editor” to a CD using ImgBurn. ImgBurn is another free software program, used to burn disc image files.
3. Boot the locked pc  from the disc and  press the “Enter” key at the first prompt.
4. Press “Enter” to accept the default Windows Registry location.
5. Press the “Enter”. This selects the password reset option. Press “Enter” again to display the available user accounts.
6. Type the user name associated with the password you want to change, then press the “Enter”.
7. Press “1″ then “Enter” to remove the password from the user account
8. Type an exclamation point and press “Enter” to return to the previous menu.
9. Type “q” then press “Enter” to quit the program. Type “y” then press “Enter” twice to save the changes and completely exit the software. The password has now10 .  Restart the computer to regain access to the Windows user account.
Of course, sometimes you still can not remove Windows password with it, so it is necessary to get some shareware Windows password recovery tool, like Windows Password Unlocker, which is considered to one  of the most appreciated toolkit for recovery on Windows password.

How to Perform Windows 7 Password Recovery with Offline NT Password & Registry

A new day is coming. But the new day can still never bring a new face and mood to her, as she did not sleep a wink with her Windows 7 login password forgotten trouble. She was very said because her teacher had told to hand in the preview of Shakespear’s tragedy. And all she had done is in the PC, which now she can not regain access with password required. She has no idea on this that she never put a Windows password for the Windows 7 laptop.
She tried everything to remove the password , but never successed. What should she do to reset Windows 7 password?
When m yfriend told me this moring, I think  I can give her some suggestion on Windows password recovery.
As I know, there are many kinds of free Windows password recovery tools, like Offline NT Password & Registry Editor , which is a Linux-based utility that can reset passwords on Windows-NT based systems that use NTFS, including Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. The tool creates a boot environment through which you can reset passwords via a series of text menus. The Offline NT Password and Registry Editor isn’t the most polished utility, but it is effective.
Function of Offline NT Password & Registry Editor on Windows Password 7 Recovery

This is a utility to reset the password of any user that has a valid (local) account on your Windows NT/2k/XP/Vista/Win7 etc system.
* You do not need to know the old password to set a new one.
* It works offline, that is, you have to shutdown your computer and boot off a floppydisk or CD or another system.
* Will detect and offer to unlock locked or disabled out user accounts!
* There is also a registry editor and other registry utilities that works under linux/unix, and can be used for other things than password editing.
Steps on Offline NT Password & Registry Editor For  Windows 7 Password Recovery
1. Download the “Offline NT Password & Registry Editor.” This is the only free software available to remove a Windows user password.
2. Burn the “Offline NT Password & Registry Editor” to a CD using ImgBurn. ImgBurn is another free software program, used to burn disc image files.
3. Boot the locked pc  from the disc and  press the “Enter” key at the first prompt.
4. Press “Enter” to accept the default Windows Registry location.
5. Press the “Enter”. This selects the password reset option. Press “Enter” again to display the available user accounts.
6. Type the user name associated with the password you want to change, then press the “Enter”.
7. Press “1″ then “Enter” to remove the password from the user account
8. Type an exclamation point and press “Enter” to return to the previous menu.
9. Type “q” then press “Enter” to quit the program. Type “y” then press “Enter” twice to save the changes and completely exit the software. The password has now10 .  Restart the computer to regain access to the Windows user account.
Of course, sometimes you still can not remove Windows password with it, so it is necessary to get some shareware Windows password recovery tool, like Windows Password Unlocker, which is considered to one  of the most appreciated toolkit for recovery on Windows password.

How To Disable Password for Windows XP?

Windows passwords are a necessary evil. They help protect our systems, but they can also be a real pain in the neck. Employees leave, IT workers quit, IT consultants fail to properly document deployments. Regardless of the cause, you’re left with a locked account and perhaps a locked system.
A password is not mandatory for Windows user accounts, although it is a highly desirable security feature. Without a password, only a click on the user icon is required to login to a user account. You can disable (remove) a Windows password using the Control Panel by following a few easy steps.
Here I would like to share with you the common method on how to disable or remove  Windows xp password with ease in Safe Mode.
Safe Mode is a Windows utility that allows you to use your pc outside of your regular Windows session. Using this option is convenient to modify or remove system entries or any software malfunction. Now try to remove Windows xp password with this utility.

1. Turn on your computer and press “F8″ during startup, prior to the Windows logo appearing.  Select “Safe Mode” and press “Enter.”
2. Log into your Windows profile as you normally would. Go to the “Start” menu and launch the “Control Panel” applet. Click “Add or Remove User Accounts” from the “User Accounts and Family Safety” section.
3. Click the Windows profile in question and select “Remove the Password.” Enter the password currently assigned to the account and press “Remove Password.”
4. Go to the “Start” menu and click “Restart” or “Shut Down” once you are finished disabling the Windows password in Safe Mode.
Ok , now you can disable your Windows password for Win xp. In addition, there are many other ways to do so, like take a Windows password recovery tool instead. As I know, it is well recommended to remove Windows XP password with Windows Password Unlocker, Ophcrack or Windows Password Breaker. You can also reset Windows password with a short time and keep all the data security.

How to Enable an Administrator Account in Windows 7?

The Windows 7 operating system automatically creates a default administrator account when you first install it on your computer. The administrator account allows for a more secure operating system. You can use the administrator account to ensure that only the person logged in as an administrator can make certain changes, including changes that affect other users.
So, do you know how to enable an administrator account in Windows 7? Here I have collected 2 methods on this process:
Method 1: Tpye “mmc” to Enable Windows Admin Account
Step 1: Click “Start,” “Control Panel” and the “Control Panel” box at the top of the window.
Step 2: Type “mmc” into the box and press “Enter.” The Microsoft Management Console opens.
Step 3: Click “Local Users and Groups.”
Step 4: Right-click the “Administrator” account and select “Properties.” The Administrator Properties window opens.
Step 5: Click the “General” tab and uncheck the “Account is Disabled” box.

Step 6: Close the MMC console and restart your computer to make the change effective.
Method 2: Use Command Promt with “cmd”
Further more, You can activate this administrator account through the command prompt. The account contains full administrative privileges over your computer, so it’s a good idea to set up a password soon after the system has been activated.
1. Click “Start” button.
2.Type “cmd“  in the running box .
3. Right-click “Command Prompt” in the search results and select “Run as Administrator.” If you have User Account Control enabled, click “Continue” when prompted.
4. Type the following command into the Command Prompt window exactly as it appears:
net user administrator /active:yes


5. Press “Enter.” The administrator account will be enabled. You can log into the account by logging out of your current account and selecting “Administrator” from the login screen.
So now, the administrator account has beeen actived with ease. By the way, if you still can not active the administrator account and can not log on the pc without admin right, how would you do? How to disable or reset the administrator password for your Windows 7 laptop? As is known, Windows Password Unlocker is such a tool which c an easily slove Windows 7 admin password recovery issue with a  bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive.

2 Options to Reset Windows Server 2003 Password Directly!

Computers that run the Windows Server 2003 operating system often have multiple users who log in to the server on a regular basis. If one of these users forgets his password, you can reset it by logging into the system with an account that has administrative permissions. As an administrator, you have full control over the Windows server, so you can reset Windows Server 2003 password for any user.

Well, many of us may know something on Windows password recovery for Windows 7/XP/Vista or other personal PC, but  they have not enoght knowledge on how to reset Windows Server 2003 password. As this issue, here I would like to present you 2 workable ways to reset domain password on Windows Server 2003.
Option 1: Take an Available Administrative Password Instead
Firstly, login into the server with administrative level privileges, and then take the following steps for resetting Windows Server 2003 password.
  1. Click on “Start”, “Administrative Tools”, then “Computer Management”
  2. Double-click on “Local Users and Groups”
  3. Click on “Users”
  4. Right-Click on the user you wish to change the password for > Click “Set Password” > Proceed
  5. Now, enter in the desired password twice > click “OK” to save the changes.
Option 2: Take a Windows Password Recovery Tool for Usage
We sometimes need a Windows password recovery software to reset the Windows Server password for Windows 2003 if we can not log in with administrative password. In the website, I have found a tool named Windows Password Unlocker Enterprise, which is especially designed to both reset Windows local and domain password without any question for Windows 7/XP/Vista/2000  and Windows Server (R2)2003/(R2)2008. Next is the video on how to reset Windows Server 2003 password with this Windows Password Unlocker Enterprise utility.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

6 Free Solutions is Behind You for Windows Password Recvoery

 When you forgot your Windows login password, what would you do? Take your computer to a PC repair shop or buy an expensive Windows password recovery tool? Well, sometimes it costs you no penny to get back or reset your lost Windows password actually. Don't believe it? Just have a try of the following free Windows password recovery solutions if you forgot Windows password to your computer.

1. Ophcrack LiveCD

Many free Windows password recovery tool are supposed to help you get back in computer if one forgot Windows password for your computer. In reality, some users resort to free Windows password recovery tool to unlock their PC, like Ophcrack. Ophcrack LiveCD is a completely self contained, bootable version of Ophcrack. Ophcrack LiveCD is the easiest and most effective Windows password recovery freeware that I've ever found to "crack" your forgotten Windows password.
Since you can't login your Windows PC because you lost the password, so first you'll need to visit Ophcrack's website to download ophcrack LiveCD. Please make sure that if you've forgotten Windows 7 password or Vista password, click on ophcrack Vista LiveCD. If you've forgotten XP password, click on ophcrack XP LiveCD.

2. Cain & Abel

Unlike Ophcrack and other popular Windows password recovery programs, Cain & Abel requires access to Windows under an administrator account. In fact, Cain & Abel is a bit more complicated to use than other password recovery tools which is usually unavailable for Windows Vista as is said.
If you have no way of getting in to your Windows PC, you will not be able to use Cain & Abel to recover your password. Moreover, before you can use Cain & Abel, you'll need to download a rainbow table. These large databases of passwords are required so Cain & Abel can reset the forgotten windows password.

3. Available Admin Account

It's well known that Windows administrator users have rights to change password of other user account on the same computer. So if you forgot password of the user account, just enter your administrator account and do as follows:
  • 1. Press F8 to enter the Advanced Boot Options when booting your PC.
  • 2. Select Safe Mode and enter your computer with an Administrator password.
  • 3. In Safe Mode, click Start-> Run-> Type control userpasswords2->click OK.
  • 4. On the coming up Users screen, click the name of the user account that you want to reset the password for, and then click Reset Password to process.

4. Windows Password Reset Disk

It is considered the easiest way to reset Windows password when you are forbiddened to access your laptop with protected password. However, many of us haven't enough consciousness on creating a Windows password reset disk before they lost the password.
  • 1. Type a wrong password on the Windows logon screen.
  • 2. Click OK when Windows displays a message that the password is incorrect and "Reset password" link will appear.
  • 3. Click Reset password to pop up Password Reset Wizard screen, and then click Next.
  • 4. Follow the steps in the Password Reset Wizard to create a new password.
Note:This solution takes effect provided you have created a Windows password reset disk for your Windows account in advance.

5. Typing Ctrl + Alt + Del (Only Under Windows XP)

This option is only for Windows XP. Furthermore, the default administrator account on Windows XP is enabled and not password protected by default, which is disabled by default on Windows 7 and Vista.
  • 1. Turn on your Windows XP machine and go to its logon screen.
  • 2. Press Ctrl+ Alt +Del twice to pop up the classic logon box.
  • 3. Enter Administrator in the User name box and then click OK to log on your Windows XP machine.
  • 4. Click Start button to pop up the Run box, and then type control userpasswords2 and click OK.
  • 5. On the coming screen, click the name of the user account that you want to reset the password for, and then click Reset Password for password recovery.

6. System Recovery Option

You can use system recovery options to reset lost Windows password by using Windows installation disc or access to the recovery options provided by your computer manufacturer. Also you can create a system repair disc as below:
  • 1. Click the Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Backup and Restore.
  • 2. Click Create a system repair disc on the left pane.
  • 3. Insert a blank CD/ DVD into your CD/DVD drive and click on the Create disc button. It will start creating the System Repair Disc.
  • 4. When it's finished, click the Close button, and then click OK to finish.
Of course, if you cannot resolve your problem with these free Windows password recovery tools, you can create a password reset disk with Windows Password Unlocker, which allows to burn a password reset CD/DVD or USB flash drive to bypass lost password on Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/2003/2008 in a short time.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Forgot Toshiba Windows Login Password? How to Reset it?

Security-conscious or just want to ensure your files are private? You can prevent others from using your unattended Windows PC by creating a password to use Windows or quite your screen saver.
Well, everything has two sides to. On one hand we can ensure the safe of the Toshiba computer privacy or confidential files; on the other hand, we are always bothered how to crack or reset forgotten Windows password. Today, we will focus on how to reset Toshiba password and regain your access into the Toshiba.
Of course, if you input"how to reset Toshiba password", you will find various related info for this. Indeed, if you forgot Toshiba Windows password, you can reset it by taking a Windows password hint, a password reset disk, a system Installation Disc which is provided by Microsoft or just reinstall your Toshiba laptop. But have you ever realized that these methods can make sense only when they are under some conditions.
From now on you do not need to worry about these problems any more. According to our experience, we would like to recommend you another easier and practical solution--- a third party program. Here we also download Windows Password Unlocker for instance, which is well-recognized and wide-used shareware for Windows password recovery. Now, follow the step-to-step guides and reset Toshiba password within a few minutes.
  • Requirement: A bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive
  • Time: within 5 minutes
  • Recovery Rate: 100%
Step 1: Go to Windows Password Unlocker official site to Download and install Windows Password Unlocker any available PC.
Step 2: After installation the program, insert a CD/DVD or USB flash drive for burning an ISO image file.
Step 3: Set your locked Toshiba PC boot from CD ROM or USB with the password reset disk
Step 4: Reset Toshiba Windows Password in minutes. After restart Toshiba laptop you can login straightly without a password required.
So, is it more convenient to reset forgotten Toshiba password with this Windows password recovery tool? Well, this program applies to all the popular OS like Windows 7/XP/Vista/2000 and Windows Server 2003/2008. When you take this Windows password recovery for your need, you wil feel much time and money saving and have a relaxed trip with the friendly interface.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Four Most Common Password Reset Solutions for Lenovo ThinkPad

IBM password resetLenovo ThinkPad Laptop password reset or recovery solution varies depending on which password you have forgotten. The hassle of Windows password reset process will range from simple inconvenience to total valuable data loss. For this, we have collected the most used Lenovo Computer password lost troubles and satisfactory solutions for you.
Types of passwords for Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop
There are four kinds of passwords we will talk about Lenovo ThinkPad computer and the password reset solutions:
  • 1> Windows logon Password (Administrator, Domain and User account)
  • 2> Supervisor Password
  • 3> Hard Disk Password (Master and User)
  • 4> Power-On Password

1>Windows logon Password for Lenovo ThinkPad

Windows logon password for Lenovo ThinkPad is used to keep personal information private and we are always create some administrator or user accounts on Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and also domain admin or AD accounts on Windows Server 2000/2003(R2)/2008(R2). It will be a big besetment when you lost or misplaced the passwords of those accounts. However, with some easily password recovery ways, it is possible to re-access your Windows system with no damage of the data.
Reset Lenovo ThinkPad Password with Password Reset Disk
If you are a cautious user, then you should have created a password reset disk for your Lenovo ThinkPad. So you just need to insert the password reset disk to reset Lenovo ThinkPad password directly.
Reset Lenovo ThinkPad Password with Available Windows Administrator Account
If you can log on as an administrator for your Lenovo ThinkPad with a right password, then you can reset any other passwords of your lost or forgotten Windows logon accounts directly.
Reset Lenovo ThinkPad Password with Windows Password Recovery Program
If you have not created a password reset disk previously, or cannot log on as an administrator with a right password, and for this situation, like me, you still have option to reset lost password for Lenovo ThinkPad PC with third-party software. Windows Password Unlocker is such a powerful Windows password recovery tool which enables resetting windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 2003 and 2008 password as blank with 4 easy steps:
1. Download and install Windows Password Unlocker from its official site with an available PC
2. Burn a bootable CD/DV or USB flash drive
3. Reboot your locked Windows computer from CD/DV or USB flash drive
4. Reset lost or forgotten Windows password for Lenovo ThinkPad with easy
Reinstall Windows OS
Reinstall Windows operating system for your Lenovo ThinkPad will be the last choose if you can reset Lenovo ThinkPad password successfully with those workable solutions that have mentioned above.

2> Supervisor Password for Lenovo ThinkPad

A Supervisor password protects the system infor stored in the BIOS. The user must input the Supervisor password in order to get access to the ThinkPad BIOS Setup Utility in order to alter the system configuration. If the Supervisor password is lost there is no way to recover it to enter the BIOS configuration.
Reset Forgotten Supervisor Password
A forgotten Supervisor password will prevent access to the ThinkPad BIOS setup utility. To get access, you need reset the BIOS password with some solutions like locate the jumpers or solder beads, or just contact the computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer for resetting forgotten Supervisor password.

3> Hard Disk Password for ThinkPad ThinkPad

There are two Hard drive passwords: a user Hard drive password for the user and a master Hard drive password for the system administrator. The administrator can use the master password to get access to the hard drive even if a user has changed the user Hard drive password.
Reset Forgotten Hard Drive Password
If the user's Hard drive password has been forgotten, check whether a master Hard drive password has been set. If it has, it can be used for access to the hard drive. If no master Hard drive password is available, or if the administrator forgets the master Hard drive password, then the hard drive must be replaced. For this instance you just need ask help from your computer manufacturer to reset forgotten HDD password.

4> Power-On Password for Lenovo ThinkPad

An Lenovo ThinkPad Power-on password protects the system from being powered on by an unauthorized person. When it has been set, a prompt will appear during the system start up, and the Power-on password must be entered before an operating system can be booted.
Reset Forgotten Power-on Password
If the Power-on password is forgotten and the Supervisor password is known, simply go into the ThinkPad BIOS setup utility and reset the Power-on password, otherwise try the following:
1.Power off the Lenovo ThinkPad computer
2.Remove the battery pack
3.Remove the backup battery
4. Please power on the computer and wait till the POST ends. If the password prompt does not appear then the Power-on password has been reset.
5.Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.
Note: Some ThinkPad systems have the ability to reset the Power-on passwords in the ThinkPad BIOS setup utility if a Supervisor password has been set.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Have a Relaxed Trip on Your Samsung Laptop Password Recovery

"I forgot the password on my Samsung laptop Windows 7 several weeks ago. And the vital problem is I am the administrator account, so I could not download anything and change the account info any more. What could I do to reset Samsung Windows password and regain access into my laptop?" We have heard from a Windows user in the Facebook who has a little knowledge on Windows 7 so that she was in mess for a long time.
Fortunately, she successfully reset Samsung Windows 7 password by the Safe Mode with Command Prompt by the leave words. According to these common trouble, there lists 3 helpful suggestions to reset Windows password on Samsung. If you have encountered the similar problem recently, take these ways for reference.
Solution 1: Reset Samsung Windows 7 Password With A Forgotten Password Wizard
This is the basic and quick way to change or remove the password. After that you can create a new password for the Samsung laptop.
  • 1. If you enter the wrong password when you attempt to log on, Windows will display a message that the password is incorrect. Click OK to close the message box.
  • 2. Click Reset Windows Password, and then insert a 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.
Solution 2: Reset Samsung Windows 7 password with Typing "Ctrl +Alt +Del"
It is considered to be the easiest way to reset Samsung password for Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
  • 1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del when you log onto your Windows 7 PC.
  • 2. Click on Change password.
  • 3. Type your new password and confirm. Press Enter and you will regain access into your Samsung laptop.
Solution 3: Samsung Password Reset With Windows Password Recovery Tool
It is said one can successfully solve his/her Windows password recovery problem with a third party toolkit. As it is proven, many Windows users used to download Windows Password Unlocker Professional from its official site for a try and this program really did a good job with a bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive. Of course, make sure this Windows Password Unlocker is downloaded and installed in an available computer. And then you can follow the tutorial which is provided by this software.
Well, with these above 3 efficient and easy-done Windows 7 password recovery tool, can you handle the problem when you forgot Samsung Windows 7 password problem by yourself when it happens to you?

Thursday, April 7, 2011

2 Credible Options To Create Windows 7 Password Reset USB Drive

Due to its tiny size and compact specifications, a USB flash drive is an ultimate portable device in our life. We often rely on USB flash drives to transfer data from or take it as a back-up storage device. Further more, we can create a disk for Windows 7 password reset with this tiny kit, which is helpful when you forgot the logon password for your computer.
As to a Windows password reset USB drive, there are 2 methods available for you. One is to create such a password reset disk by the built-in Password reset disk function of Windows while the other relys on a Windows password reset software. As for the detailed steps, they are listed as below.

Method 1: Create Windows 7 Password Reset USB Via Windows Built-in Features

This is the trick which provides by Microsoft. The following instructions will show you how to make full use of Windows built-in features to create a windows 7 password reset disk.
1.Go to Start->Control Panel->User Account and Family Safety->User Account in order
2.Click Create a password reset disk and the Forgotten Password Wizard pops up
3.Click Next and insert a USB flash drive
4.Follow the Forgotten Password Wizard to complete the operations.
When you enter a wrong password on the windows 7 logon screen, a password reset link will appear. At that time, you can click on that link and insert the password reset USB drive to unlock Windows 7 password in a while.

Method 2: Create Windows 7 Password Reset USB Via A Third Party Software

By this method, we will introduce Windows Password Unlocker for your needs. Following is the step-by-step guide to show you how to create Windows password reset USB flash drive via this powerful software.
1. Download and install Windows Password Unlocker Professional in any available computer.
Note: Please download it in a compute that you can run as administrator. Otherwise, you'll be prompted for an admin password to go on your operation.
2. Run the application and insert a USB flash drive in computer.
3. Click Local Account and USB, and click Burn to burn a Windows password reset USB drive.
4. Click Ok when the Windows 7 password reset USB drive is created.
If you need to unlock Windows 7 password with it, just boot the locked computer from it and then you can follow its wizard to remove your forgotten password on Windows 7.
By the way, if necessary you can also take an available blank CD/DVD to create a password reset disk in hand when you are going to unlock Windows 7 password with the above 2 methods.