Guide to Resetting Windows 7 Login Password Using Installation Disk

Guide to Resetting Windows 7 Login Password Using Installation Disk

If you've forgotten your Windows 7 login password, don't worry; there is a way to reset it using your installation disk. Follow these steps to regain access to your computer:

1. Insert your Windows 7 installation disk into the computer.
2. Restart the computer and boot from the installation disk.
3. Choose the language and keyboard preferences, then click 'Next'.
4. Click on 'Repair your computer'.
5. Select 'Command Prompt' from the System Recovery Options.
6. At the command prompt, type 'copy c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe c:\' and press 'Enter'.
7. Type 'copy c:\windows\system32\utilman.exe c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe' and press 'Enter'.
8. Restart the computer and boot into Windows normally.
9. Click on the 'Ease of Access' icon on the login screen.
10. A command prompt window will open; type 'net user' followed by your username and a new password.
11. Close the command prompt and log in with your new password.

Following these steps will allow you to reset your Windows 7 login password using the installation disk. Make sure to keep your password in a secure place to avoid forgetting it in the future.