How to Access System Repair Windows 7 Locked Password?

How to Access System Repair Windows 7 Locked Password?

If you have forgotten your Windows 7 password and are locked out of your system, one option to regain access is through the System Repair tool. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Boot your computer using the Windows 7 installation disc.
2. Choose your language preferences and click 'Next.'
3. Click on 'Repair your computer.'
4. Select the Windows installation you want to repair and click 'Next.'
5. Click on 'Command Prompt.'
6. Now, type the following command: copy c:\\_windows\\system32\cmd.exe c:\\windows\system32\sethc.exe and press 'Enter.'
7. Restart your computer and boot from the hard drive.
8. At the login screen, press the 'Shift' key five times to open a Command Prompt.
9. Type net user username newpassword to reset your password (replace 'username' with your actual username and 'newpassword' with the new password you want).
10. You can now log in to Windows 7 using the new password.

It is crucial to set a password reset disk or use a secure password manager to avoid being locked out of your system in the future.