Reset password on another computer

Question

I forgot my password on another computer, How can I reset it and how from this computer?

Answer 1

You are welcome.

Cheers.

Answer 2

Thank you

Answer 3

I forgot my password on another computer, How can I reset it and how from this computer?

You can't.

And you make a Password Reset disk before you forget the Password, not afterwards.

"What to do if you forget your Windows password"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-windows-password

"If you forget the administrator password and don't have a password reset disk or another administrator account, you won't be able to reset the password. If there are no other user accounts on the computer, you won't be able to log on to Windows and will need to re-installWindows."

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Microsoft forbids any assistance being given in these Forums to help you bypass or "crack" lost or forgotten Passwords.

Here is the Microsoft Information outlining that Policy:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41ad-9daa-6e6019c25d37

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To reinstall the Operating System:

If you never received a Recovery Disk when you purchased your Computer there should be a Recovery Partition on the Hard Drive to reinstall Windows back to how you bought your Computer.

The Recovery process can be started by pressing a particular Key or Keys combination at Boot. (Power On / Startup)

Here are the Key/s to press at Boot to start the Recovery Process back to Factory Settings (new condition). Under each Manufacturer in the list below are the instructions in the respective links for you to follow on how to use their Recovery Partition

Acer – Press Left Alt + F10 Keys.

http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a\_id/2631

Advent – Tap F10 until Starting System Recovery appears

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081221054701AAJT8YV

Asus – Press F9

http://support.asus.com/Troubleshooting/detail.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=X53E&os=&no=1775

Dell – Press F8 which will bring up Advanced Boot Options                       https://www.dell.com/support/article/au/en/aubsd1/sln291879/restore-factory-reset-or-reinstall-windows-7-on-your-dell-computer?lang=en

eMachines: Press Left Alt Key + F10

http://techchannel.radioshack.com/emachines-system-recovery-1747.html

Fujitsu – Press F8

https://forum.ts.fujitsu.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=39428

http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/WDB/FAQContentstart.asp?ID=233412526&WDBStatID=&INFO=SA&quest=&Sprache=en&SprachID=&SecID=&lng=COM&Todo=FAQ

Gateway: Press Alt + F10 Keys - As Acer owns them: press Left Alt + F10 Keys as per Acer eRecovery

http://www.ehow.com/how\_6960920\_restore-computer-using-recovery-partitiion.html

HP – Press F11 repeatedly

HP PCs - Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 7) | HP ...

Lenovo – Press F11

http://support.lenovo.com/en\_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-4M7HWZ

LG – Press F11

https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090304161820AAiyvMn

Packard Bell: Press and hold the ALT key while pressing repeatedly the F10 key. Release the keys when a message displays that Windows is loading files.

http://packard-bell-scandic.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a\_id/3068/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDA2MjgyMjczL3NpZC90Z205SDktbA%3D%3D/~/use-packard-bell-recovery-management-to-restore-your-system-or-create-recovery

Samsung – Press F4

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/howtoguide/N0000137/6375/93514

Sony Vaio – Tap F10 until the Edit Boot Options screen is displayed

https://ca.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/35585/p/48903,49902,71663,71664/c/65,67/kw/recovery%20using%20f10

Toshiba – Press 0 (zero)

How To: Perform system recovery - Windows 7

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You can borrow the exact same edition of Windows 7 Retail DVD and use your Product Key on the COA sticker to reinstall the operating system.

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Or you can use this for preinstalled OEM or Retail Licenses. This is on a first come, first served monthly basis.

Download the correct ISO file and make your own disk and use the Product Key that is on the COA Sticker.

https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool

Download: Windows ISO Downloader.exe

And here are instructions on how to burn ISO images to disk:

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/ISORecorder.html

Then do a clean install:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

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Or you can also borrow the exact same Retail Windows 7 Edition DVD and use your Product Key to reinstall.

The COA sticker, which has the Product Key on it, is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.

With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.

Cheers.