How to Reset Windows 10 Password Using Command Prompt?

By Admin
April 22, 2024
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How to Reset Windows 10 Password Using Command Prompt?

Forgetting your Windows 10 password can be a frustrating experience, but there's a solution that involves using Command Prompt. Here's how you can reset your Windows 10 password using Command Prompt:

  1. Start by booting your computer from a Windows 10 installation media.
  2. When prompted, press any key to boot from the installation media.
  3. Choose your language and keyboard layout preferences, and then click 'Next.'
  4. Click on 'Repair your computer.'
  5. Go to 'Troubleshoot' > 'Advanced options' > 'Command Prompt.'
  6. Once the Command Prompt window opens, type 'copy c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe c:\' and press Enter.
  7. Next, type 'copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\windows\system32\sethc.exe' and press Enter.
  8. Restart your computer and let it boot to the login screen.
  9. Press the 'Shift' key five times to open the Command Prompt.
  10. In the Command Prompt window, type 'net user username newpassword' and press Enter. (Replace 'username' with your actual username and 'newpassword' with the new password you want to set).
  11. You should see a message confirming that the command completed successfully.
  12. Close the Command Prompt and log in with your new password.

Voila! You've successfully reset your Windows 10 password using Command Prompt. Make sure to create a password reset disk or remember your passwords to avoid future hassles!

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