How to Reset Login Password on Windows 7

Forgetting your Windows 7 login password can be a frustrating experience, but fear not, as there are ways to reset it without losing access to your files and data. Follow these steps to reset your login password on Windows 7:

1. Insert a Windows 7 installation disc or USB drive and restart your computer.
2. Boot from the installation disc or USB drive.
3. Choose your language preferences and click 'Next'.
4. Click on 'Repair your computer'.
5. Select your Windows 7 installation and click 'Next'.
6. Click on 'Command Prompt'.
7. Type 'copy c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe c:\' and press Enter.
8. Type 'copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe' and press Enter.
9. Restart your computer and boot into the Windows login screen.
10. Press the 'Shift' key five times to open a Command Prompt.
11. Type 'net user' followed by your username and a new password, then press Enter.
12. You can now log in with your new password.