Reset your forgotten Windows 7 password

 

In this tutorial, I’ll show you an easy method by replacing Sticky Keys in order to reset your forgotten Windows 7 password without any third party applications. Sticky keys is built-in Windows program allows you to use the function keys SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, or the Windows key by typing one key after the other instead of pressing them simultaneously with the second key.

This method is also applicable for another Windows version like XP, Vista.
1- Firstly, you need to have Windows 7 Installation DVD.
2- Boot your computer with Windows 7 Installation DVD -> Click Next

3- Click Repair your computer

4- Wait until it completes searching your current windows files -> then click NEXT

5- Click on Command Prompt

6- You’ll see command prompt window displays
7- Type copy d:\windows\system32\sethc.exe  d:
(It makes backup sethc.exe to restore later)

Remark :
- Windows 7 files are mainly stored in Drive D:  whereas Drive C: stored system start-up files which is used to restore your system.

- Windows XP/Vista files are mainly stored in Drive C:
8- Type copy /y d:\windows\system32\cmd.exe   d:\windows\system32\sethc.exe
(Now you replace sethc.exe with cmd.exe)

9- Now, you restart your computer without Windows 7 Installation DVD
10- The moment, you see the Windows Log in Interface, you must press SHIFT key 5 times -> you’ll see Command Prompt Window displays -> Type net user your_user_name  your_new_password
(Your_user_name is user’s account that you want to reset password, i.e. Administrator, Pagnarith,….)
=> Look at the following images




11- Now, you can log in your Account with your new password