How to Reset Windows NT, XP and Vista Admin Password

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Many times we forget the Windows admin password and end up re-installing the OS again. Offline NT Password is a utility to (re)set the password of any user that has a valid (local) account on your Windows NT/2k/XP/Vista system. This utility works on the principle that Windows stores its user information, including encrypted passwords, in a file usually found in \system32\config.

Important Note: Resetting a user’s or administrator’s password on some systems might cause data loss, especially EFS-encrypted files.

Password recovery

Feature of this Utility;

  • Reset password of any user that has a valid (local) account on your Windows NT/2k/XP/Vista.
  • No need to know the old password to set a new one.
  • It works offline, that is, you have to shutdown your computer and boot off a floppy disk or CD.
  • Will detect and offer to unlock locked or disabled out user accounts.

You can read the complete FAQ on resetting password using this utility.

Offline NT Password Homepage

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5 Responses to “How to Reset Windows NT, XP and Vista Admin Password”

  1. check PC Login Now ;)

    http://www.pcloginnow.com/

  2. I have used this utility many times in my college days…also written a complete article on how to use it on the link given below.

    http://www.troublefixers.com/g.....d-account/

    just given the link above for the readers (if you like to share it)

  3. I’m now using password organizer. It helps me a lot to memorize my password. But I’ll note your tip in case I need it. Hopefully not :)

  4. I wrote a article on the similar topic “What if you forgot your windows login password? 7 password recovery tools” few days ago.This is nice work nirmal.

  5. The only issue I have with tools that modify registry is that it is a big risk. You can render your system useless. But I guess it’s not much useful if you have forgotten your password and cannot login :)

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