Topic: Lost PC Password

[Delgado]

A friend of mine has forgotten his PC password. Anyone know how he can get into his PC. Operating system Windows 7.

 

[Simon]

I don't know how people do this!  Why create a password you can't remember? 

Anyway, if it's a user password, he may be able to log in as Administrator, and create another user account, or reset the password on the original.  If he's actually forgotten the Admin password, I think things may become slightly more tricky, and as I don't have Windows 7, I wouldn't like to advise.  Rodders may be able to help here. 

[Delgado]

Thanks Simon.

Seems crazy that he should have a password not easy to remember, I agree.

 

[sam]

I remember people getting around this with xp but that was a king time ago. Worst case imo is to copy all the files off using a Linux live cd and reinstall windows creating new accounts. That should allow all files to then be accessed. Not that I have tried this though.

[Delgado]

Ive given all this info to person concerned-up to him now-cant be bothered anymore!

 

[Simon]

I know that feeling. 

[Delgado]

lol