With the CD version, put it into the computer that needs its password reset and boot from it. Yes I know this is probably obvious, but I suppose it doesn’t hurt to point it out. Note: you will need to set up either the bootable CD or USB on another computer. The process includes a reformat and the USB will lose any partitions. Warning: Be certain you use a new or blank USB as you will lose everything on one that has data on it. So, just to be clear: you need Hiren’s BootCD PE – ISO2USB if you want to use boot from a USB, and Hiren’s BootCD PE 圆4 if you are going to create a boot CD/DVD. This will ensure you copy the content and manage the USB drive properly. To create a USB boot up version you will need to download the USB Alternative as an executable file (opens in a new tab – this is handy as it has the details on setting up your USB). It is possible and it’s much better these days as every machine will have a USB port.

If creating ISO versions are annoying to you, or your laptop doesn’t have a CD player, then you will need to put it on a USB.

USB Method (Hiren’s boot USB Windows 10 password reset) For this you can use programs like ‘ Free ISO Burner’ (or ImgBurn and many more – perhaps you already have suitable software). You will then need to burn the ISO file to a writable CD. When the zip file has downloaded, double-click the file to extract it. If you want to set up a CD iso download it here (scroll down to the download button at the bottom). Your password recovery disk is now ready for future use.The current version (at time of writing) is Hiren’s BootCD PE 圆4 CD methodįirst of all, you’ll need the Hiren’s boot CD software. You will be prompted to enter your current user account password before you reset the disk.Ĭlick next and wait until the status bar reaches 100%. In the next step the wizard will save information about the Windows account in the disk you just inserted. Always store your USB recovery disk somewhere safe. It does warn you, though, that anyone who has access to your password recovery disk will be able to access your account. Go to “Make changes to your user account,” and you should have the option to create a password reset disk.įor some users, in case the link does not open, you should go to the Task Manager and close a Windows host process called “Rundll32.” This is a Windows command line utility program that can interfere with password recovery, so disable it.Īt the next step you can see a “Forgotten Password Wizard” screen which guides you to the disk creation. In case you could not locate it from the search button, go to the Control Panel and click your main user account.

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