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How a Windows 7 Password Reset Disk Works on Resetting Password?

If you forgot Windows 7 administrator password without creating a password reset disk, Microsoft states that you have to reinstall your operating system.

Author: Rylains
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Is it an upset and annoying thing for the forgotten Windows 7 password? What a bad thing that you cannot get into your computer with a wrong password. Well, Windows password is the first line for preventing prying eyes and keeps the privacy or confidential files in safe. Thus, it is necessary to create a Windows password for your laptop.

When you forgot Windows 7 password, a password reset disk can help you change the lost password to a new one in seconds so that you can access computer files again. But as we know, only you have created a Windows 7 password reset disk before can you take it for Windows password reset.

Tip: Make sure you store the disk in a safe place and you can take it in use once you lost Windows password again.

If you have forgotten your password, you can use your previously created Windows password reset disk to reset the password. Resetting the password allows you to create a new one. If you did not create a password reset disk, Microsoft states that you have to reinstall your operating system.

The following list the steps to use the password reset disk to reset Windows 7 password to a new one:
Step 1: Log on your computer with the target Windows account.

Step 2: Enter a wrong password in the welcome screen password box, and hit Enter.

Step 3: Click OK when the message that the user name or password is incorrect comes up.

Step 4: Click on Reset password on the following screen.

Step 5: Click Next when Password Reset Wizard welcome screen appears.

Step 6: Select the target password reset disk and enter Next.

Step 7: Enter and confirm your new Windows password and click Next.

Step 8: Click Finish to close the wizard.

Step 9: Log on with the newly reset password.

Troubleshooting:
1. The password reset disk cannot be used to reset the password on another computer.

2. The password reset disk contains sensitive information.

3. Change your password regularly

A good password is the first line of defense against those who wish to gain access to our computers and the important data they contain. It is a good habit to change your Windows 7 password regularly in order to keep your PC more secure by changing your password on a regular basis.

Of course, it is a common problem of forgetting Windows 7 password. So, we also need to know ways to reset Windows 7 password. You can take a password hint, password reset disk, another available admin account or Windows password recovery tools, such as Ophcrack, Windows Password Breaker etc.

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