While browsing through YouTube, I found an old video of Kevin Rose explaining how to crack a Windows password. However, such an operation takes time, effort, and having certain tools (LiveCDs and the such), not to mention that it won’t work if you can’t boot from the machine’s CD drive for whatever reason (password-protected BIOS and the such).
I have found, however, a simple and effective way to bypass Windows’ password security without any additional tools or requirements. All you have to have is physical access to the machine. The method is as the following:
- Reboot the machine
- Wait until Windows starts loading, and then turn off the PC either by removing the power cable or (on some computers) by holding the power button down for a certain duration. It’s important that you do this while Windows is still loading.
- Turn the machine on again. Windows should present you with a boot menu that includes the option to boot Windows into safe mode. Use the arrow keys to choose that option and click enter.
- Windows will now boot in safe mode. When you see the login screen, there should be, next to all of your normal users, a new “Administrator” user. This user has no password, and has full access to the machine. Log into it.
- Now you can use the control panel to either change your user’s password or add a new user. Have fun!
Anonymous said,
Sep 24, 13:16 #
This does not work on every machine. Your average Dell might have a blank administrator password, but if the user is smart enough then a password will already be set. Also, you do not need to unplug the computer while booting to get to safe mode. You can get to the same menu by pressing F8 just before the Windows logo appears on bootup. One more thing to add you do not need to boot into safe mode to log on as administrator. On the log in screen that doesn’t show the administrator account you can press ctrl+alt+del twice and it will take you to the classic style log in screen and you can change the name to administrator and log in that way.
Noam Samuel said,
Sep 24, 14:04 #
1. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del twice doesn’t seem to bring you into the the classical login window under Windows XP Home Edition.
2. The hidden administrator user isn’t an OEM thing. I have tried it successfully on 2 HP computer with OEM install and one other computer with a vanilla install, and it worked for all of them.
3. The user account administration utility doesn’t show the administrator as a user.
4. As for the F8 tip: I’ll look into it.
txgeek said,
Sep 24, 19:33 #
Anyone who hasn’t reset their admin password deserves to be “hacked”.
control userpasswords2
or
Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Computer management | Users and Groups
Richy Freeway said,
Sep 25, 07:12 #
If you haven’t got anything intelligent to say, say nothing.
Saves embarassing yourself.
Noam Samuel said,
Sep 25, 16:23 #
Richy Freeway: So I made a mistake, big deal. I’m sure you’ve made a few in your life too. Your condescending attitude, however, is what makes turns you, from a polite corrector, as the previous commentor was, into a pompeous asshole.
Try better next time. And while you’re at it, you might want to look up the words “courtesy”, and “attitude”.
lx said,
Oct 26, 07:15 #
I have to say that this helpped alot because I couldn’t figure out my password, I use a fingerprint scanner, but I remembered what my original admin password was, the ctrl+alt+del worked great
Chard said,
Nov 8, 17:06 #
I mistakenly entered a wrong domain name in my small network. Since using my username and my password, I cannot access the system. I also would need some help
ninja said,
Dec 4, 13:50 #
im trying to access a computer that the last tech used befor me but it is locked with tthe user name login password. i have tried to use the ‘booting in safe mode method’ but i still get a welcome screen that has a second user (im assuming that this is the admin) that was not on the normal welcome screen. how do i get passed this? not that the computers that im using do not have floppy drives or a way to write cd-r’s.
moosa said,
Jan 19, 10:42 #
Success….
just went to classic login and typed “Administrator”
Hah… stupid windows.
(p.s. THANK YOU)
dj dparky said,
Jan 19, 14:39 #
so wot is safe mood about? and how do i get back oput off this? thanks
Kris said,
Feb 7, 18:17 #
Lets say u want hate ur bro or sis and u want to mess thir account up
all u need is a user on the same machine as ur victim so heres the site-http://computerhelp92.blogspot.com/
Jake said,
Feb 9, 15:40 #
Im With the ninja i still cant get past my login screen in safe mode as an administrator what do i do?
Jean said,
Feb 23, 08:16 #
Noam Samuel you are a saviour! Thank you so much! With your suggestions I have just been able to change the password on my system, Thanks!!!!!!!
Brandi said,
Feb 25, 15:51 #
I am trying to bypass or hack a password to get onto the administrative account. I’ve tried quite a few things but none of them seem to be working.
computerguru said,
Mar 24, 21:07 #
Email me with any computer problems or issues anyone may have.
Thanks.
old vet said,
Mar 28, 09:17 #
I can’t change password because the administrator account is already there in safe mode. How can I get around to gain access.
MAX said,
Apr 23, 20:05 #
USELESS
Troubled mind said,
Apr 26, 08:16 #
I have a somewhat similar problem with chard above.
“I mistakenly added one of my client computers as a member of a workstation which is not set up and doesnot exist and i restarted the system after saving the setting but i cant logon using the original username and password. It says i need to correct the username, password or enter the correct domain BUT it does not show the domain field at the logon screen anymore. The client was originally a member of a Domain with a user name and password and i also cant get a remote access to that client from any other computer or server in the domain. I’m assuming i’ve yanked it out of the domain into a workgroup that’s not set up properly and has no other members.
I’ve been researching but nothing yet. I’ve tried booting in “all safe modes” but it says “over frequency limit” or something like that. The computer runs windows XP.
PLS HELP!!!
Mel Lange - Computer Works said,
May 5, 13:02 #
Thank you! Worked like a charm! Had a lady put username and password in Bios…..did not know what it was…simply reset Bios (Jumper)......then, had also put in a username and password to logon to Windows (forgot it).....Started computer – shut off while starting – started in “Safe Mode” tyoed in “Administrator” and logged on…..deleted her password….restarted computer….....no problem! Thank you very much for the info! This was a Dell computer.
Mel Lange
mahdi said,
May 12, 08:50 #
bypass windows password is avalibale with two way
1- boot with other operatin system and change SAM file(this way is very complex but there are some application that U can use)
2- guess password(that is posible by some way such as application and …)
rugbyjj said,
May 22, 06:54 #
Thank you!
Grandson has XP Home, and had changed his password in a newly developed sense of independence. Unfortunately, he still has not fully grasped the concept of the importance of REMEMBERING the password after changing it. The machine has set idle for three weeks (I call it an object lesson!), and I was just about ready to purchase a third party software to do what you described here. You just saved me $35.00. Thank you very much.
mc said,
May 31, 08:40 #
i have dell that has an admin. password set but the owner can’t remember it. will any of the above suggestions work to reset an admin. password?
monkey see said,
Jun 13, 04:46 #
to reset your bios password
disconnect your ram from your machine {for towers only} start your machine an error will show up and a beeping sound also… dont worry about that now turn your machine off now re-insert your ram now turn your machine back on press enter now that should get rid of that password ressetting it back to default
re-setting admin login password
1 start your comp in safe mode
2 click yes on the dialog box
3 click on start
4 run
5 type: control userpasswords2
6 in the dialog box click on administrator
7 reset password to what ever you want
8 thats it reboot and enter your new password
when prompted to loginlee ann said,
Jun 13, 19:04 #
thanks for making me my bosses “hero” . he bought a returned computer from his ex wife at office depot, for real cheap. with your help i buy passed the password and the finger print thing.. thanks
monkey see said,
Jun 15, 01:54 #
who actually helped u and/or which password did you bypass bios or login
GypsyRoseDee said,
Jun 19, 17:26 #
I brought my laptop into BestBuy to see what it needed for upgrades, and was sold 256 meg of sodimm. We looked at what the computer had for programs, etc. and my desktop picture was running. I took it home, installed the chip and now I get this damn password screen, which I was sure I did not have before. The pc has been idle for a year, so even if I DID have it password protected, who the heck knows what it is now! I am getting nowhere, FAST! I have tried all of the above suggestions, but to no avail. ANYBODY OUT THERE????
monkeysee said,
Jun 21, 04:26 #
is it a bios password thats showing up or login p./w
Lennonusafret said,
Jul 5, 10:24 #
Brought 5 dell dem’s 8200 and they all are pw protected from previous users where the company has gone out of business. I’ve tried everything but nothing seems 2 work. even safe mode is pw protected and using a disc and booting 2 the command line is pw protected? I need help.
help said,
Jul 6, 19:20 #
Windows XP Professional, I have restsarted, after uplugging power, in safe mode, but still comes up with email address and password. what ele is there to try?
sister said,
Jul 10, 07:04 #
i’m trying to recover some password with a Cd live and extract it from a Hp desktop running Xp pro . my problem is that i don’t know how to change the bios so that the Cd loadup first at reboot .i know how to start in safemode with command prompt….but now i would need a step by step instruction to do that . Thank you and God bless…......nobodyelse will !!!
cj said,
Jul 12, 13:42 #
my bro moved out and my parents want to use his computer but he has a passowrd set up for his account and for the administrators acount wen i go into safe mode i even tried getting the guest to work somehow any ideas??
Ruby said,
Jul 13, 18:19 #
wow that worked for me!
srhsh said,
Jul 27, 13:48 #
password protected bios? you freakin noob!
get a clue, pop the battery, case got a lock? Cut a hole in it! Wont boot to CD? Throw it out the window! computers suck and “nerd” hackers will tell you its all about finess. But Ill tell you, its about attitude! You goto show that coimputer whos boss, it or the nerd hiding in the corner afraid for his WOW Account being damaged!
-Tech
coty said,
Aug 1, 05:05 #
ok I have a windows xp home edition and it won’t boot in safe mode and I forgot my admin password. How do I get by that? To where I can be administrator again. I don’t know that much about computer so if you can explain in terms that someone who is hardly on the computer can understand it would be great.
Donald C.Southward said,
Aug 2, 11:32 #
My computer had an error and would not boot into safe mode, I have used the xP CD to repair. It cme up with my remembered signon and a password BUT then says can’t sign on with that password! I have tried many passwords – nothing works. Is there anyway to find the pw or reset? Get past it?
samantha said,
Sep 23, 22:23 #
I am a totally computer idiot. I never set a password to log on to my pc….but one day, all the sudden I turn it on and it asks me for one. The user id it is defaulting to is “xp” and the password field is blank. I don’t know what to do. Please help.
Chris said,
Oct 3, 13:11 #
I have a HP nc2400. It was my first time starting the machine, and I entered “user” as the user name and i accidently hit a button for password so i dont know what the password. I tried the procedures that were posted and nothing. i have xp professional
betty said,
Oct 5, 20:34 #
Please hlp me bypass the username, password and domain fields. this is a Fujistu 675x—-no safe mode . only options are workstation wks V4.0 – or wks VGA mode My only options to signon – this systems was probably formerly networked for OS??? – Note: in order to access the log on fields, I must type ctrl.alt, del ??? – this is an old system , there must be someone with a old timers remedy.
jake said,
Oct 9, 21:58 #
lol … freaks!!! :p
americanslappy said,
Oct 26, 04:17 #
The F8…safe mode…Administrator log on trick worked for me on my dell machine but not the compaq. There was a password for safe mode on that one.
JamesTalon said,
Nov 6, 19:47 #
Hey guys, wondering if ANYONE could please help me out. I bought this Dell Latitude D620 laptop from eBay and when I received it I turned it on and there was only an Administrator login available. I have not the slightest clue of what the password is and I would really like to log in somehow and make another user account so I can acctually use the thing! I’ve tried running it in SafeMode but it keeps bringing me back to the login. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP! ID APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH. THANKS!
ashton C. said,
Nov 20, 18:58 #
if you are able to acess cmd/command, use the NET USER command to change/reset a password without knowing it. for example, if i wanted to change an account with a username “kewlkid”, i would type
NET USER kewlkid
newpass
newpass
you type newpass twice because you have to confirm new pass.
Ethereal D said,
Nov 26, 05:45 #
if i use the admin trick when the next time i try to log in will the admin username show or will the username im trying to bypass show?
Blake said,
Dec 17, 00:32 #
Another way to do it is turn on ur machine keep on pressing F8 until a black screen appears and you can boot in safe mode
Zoom said,
Dec 29, 12:58 #
I have 2 friends with passwords on there comps they live in the same house so i do have physical access to the computer. I tried to boot up in safe mode, however, administrator will never come up or show. One has XP and the other has vista. is there anyway around the passwords where i don’t have to change them and they don’t know i got on there computer?
Carlos Gutierrez said,
Jan 2, 03:03 #
It worked for me, when loading windows I unplugged the power cord. then went to safe mode, then I clicked Administrator.. it logged me in, then I went to control panel, I chose the name that was listed and ERASED password. from there I created my own, I then rebooted now I am on it!
Thanks again
zemi said,
Jan 3, 04:27 #
Does any one work with vista here?
dave said,
Jan 6, 12:18 #
I have an HP media center pc. My son had the computer set up for two users; me and the administrator. He was the administrator. He moved away and didn’t leave me his password. Is there a way to find out what is was and to change it? Thanks fo any help you can give.
Fryan said,
Jan 16, 04:02 #
DO U think that’s easy to work??
Reset Password IS Impossible,
But To Take Reset, Use
Boot Disk (Dikette) Use dos Promp
Type: Del C:/../system32/config/ and find: Sam.exe & sam.log
dell that 2 file
and then restart again, with remove yout diskette dos,
use:
administrator
(no password)
_
BoNeZ said,
Jan 16, 12:07 #
iight…. now i got a slow ass computer, and it really sucks…. but i can’t get to the login sheet, to get to the desktop…. and when i do, i can’t remember my password…. so what should i do???
StuidRetard said,
Jan 19, 11:11 #
I forgot my windows password, I have tried booting in safe mode but will not complete boot up, tried logging into administrator but it tells me logon restriction. HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
jakeus said,
Jan 27, 01:49 #
Ok, I have read all of your complaints and bullshit antics. Don’t throw your computer out the window or at any other object that will damage it. Short term gain, long term loss. What you can do is log onto a working computer that has a CD-RW drive and internet access. Download a program that is called OPHcrack. This download will be an ISO file. Then download a trial version of Nero and burn a bootable copy of the ISO file. Once the burn is done, then uninstall Nero so that the owner of that computer doesn’t have to do it later and return to the computer that you are locked out of. Have your computer boot from the CD rom drive with this disc in it. OPHcrack runs on its own and will crack your PW and any other PW that has been logged in the SAM file on the windows machine, regardless of PW complexity. KEEP the disc for later use if you so happen to need it again.
minh said,
Feb 3, 00:04 #
thanks samuel! you are a saviour! so easy to do man why do i bother to set it up in the first place… any child can bypass…
cheers,
minh
tauroabril said,
Feb 4, 11:12 #
I have read all these messages on how to bypass windows password, tried all of them and nothing.
I have an old Compaq my son gave me, lost the password and cannot remember what it is.
Have spent days trying to figure out what it was and nothing.
The thing is I had some photos and also files, but the photos were very special and I want them back so bad and stupid me did not back anything up elsewhere.
So if anyone has come up with a sure fire way for me, to be able to reset the password or something. Please let me know, I dont know the model of the Compaq. My son said its an old laptop and that I probably would not be able to find parts for it, if needed. So here I am stuck, please someone help.
And by the way, yes I am stupid when it comes to computers as far as things like this, so you have to spell it out like to a child.
Thank you
MAURICIO ZARINANA said,
Feb 9, 23:56 #
How do I bypass a windows 2000 password? It’s free, ok.
jober said,
Feb 10, 22:13 #
wow I didnt know high tech passwords were so low tech. Just got a computer someone left when evicted and could only go on as a kid, now I am an administrator f-8 rules. Thanks joe
jerry said,
Feb 21, 23:59 #
well this worked for me to some degree, i have win xp home ed. i got into safe mode and chose ‘administrator’ as a sign in, i went to control panel, to users and there I went to ‘change an account’ i saw the account name that had the password protection and clicked onto it, to my surprise xp didn’t ask me to first put in my password in order to ‘remove’ it. So I chose ‘remove password’ and that was it, the password was removed from the account that had it. Whala I rebooted and the computer started up with out a password prompt.
So well done I say.
Jerry
GW said,
Feb 25, 09:43 #
My aldi Medion Windows XP motor burned out. I took my hard drive out to run on another computer/external hd. The administrator files are password protected and a popup warns Access Denied:Password Protected. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Nick said,
Feb 28, 09:31 #
i’ve tried almost everything here and none of it worked, i was wondering if there was someway to change it from another computer on the network is that possible???? pls help!!!! thanx
Paul T said,
Mar 1, 11:13 #
On my Daughter’s computer,(which was mine about 5 years ago) all we need to do to bypass the Windows password box (it’s the box with the user name field and the password field below) is press the RESET button on the front panel of the case. Windows starts again normally right on through to the Desktop!!! ((My Daughter hates this because her Sister-In-Law does this when she comes over to visit when she’s working and helps herself to any computer available in the house(I have 2 more, mine and my Son’s) without asking.))
I tried consulting Microsoft Knowledge Base with no results.
Anyway, has anyone out there tried this RESET switch?
Please email me and let me know . . . .
brian 3000 said,
Apr 1, 19:34 #
screw the haters. this saved my ass and worked perfectly. saved me a trip back to computer store.
Abbey said,
Apr 9, 02:26 #
I tried the safe mode method, but when it gets to the login screen, there isn’t an administrator user, just one user, which I don’t know the password of. What should I do?
jtnt said,
Apr 13, 10:53 #
I tried the foolproof method posted by jakeus. Had a computer picked up at a yard sale, and would come up to WXP sign-on screen both normal AND safe Mode with only one option, to put in the users password. So none of the various methods of trying ctrl-alt-del twice, or running control userpasswords from safe mode, etc would work.
BUT had an OPH Crack disc and booted from that. It found the password I needed and it worked. Got into WXP, ran control userpasswords and wiped out all previous users. Now have a great running machine!
USE OPH CRACK!
refurbished nextel phones said,
May 8, 02:00 #
thanks again! great information..
KaiLmao said,
May 10, 17:40 #
when you run ‘control userpasswords2’ it wouldnt let me change it since i logged in in a limited account :P
is there still a way to bypass it because the safe mode thing wouldn’t work >.
Michael Bond said,
May 11, 00:22 #
I need to get to a certain part of the internet to do something. But when i try it says its blocked by the administrators pass. Is there some way i can get by the pass with out alertin the administrator of that computer. By alertin i mean something changed on his/her side of the computer. Maybe a back way in without taking it apart we have windows xp.
james said,
May 13, 12:11 #
just have 2 users, then when u loose ur pass, go on the one with no password (restrickted acess)
and then go: start, run, CMD.
A black box should appear, and in the box type: net user
this will find a list of all the accounts on the computer,
then type: net user * “user” “new password”
then restart you machine and then log on to ur computer, as doing this changes ur pass
Burboy said,
May 19, 20:36 #
you just helped me out, thank you.
CJ said,
Jun 11, 17:52 #
i bought a used ibm thinkpad from a pawn shop and i dont have a username or password can anyone help me get it to work.
mannie said,
Jun 15, 13:24 #
hey guys
I’m using vista and that safe mode things dosen’t work. I let my nephew play a game on my computer and I don’t know what he did but he change my password now I know how to change it back but I cant get to the start menus and I didnt think about making a reset password disk is there any one out there that can help me ….......
User said,
Jun 16, 16:06 #
Ok so heres how it works, when you first set up the computer you have to set up an accouynt to start with if you make this first one an admin account then you will not be presented with the “hidden” admin account when you enter safe mode.
yes Pressing F8 when the computer is starting up (i.e as soon as you’ve pressed the start button) will launch into Windows Advanced options, similar to the windows error recovery screen but with more options, such as VGA mode, safe mode with networking(network card enabled) etc.
i would advise that you don;t do what the tool who wrote the first caption said and unplug the power cable from your computer, if you do this it may or may not work when you try and turn it on again, this CAN but CAN fuck up your computer really badly.
best thing to do tbh is if you’ve lost your password and need to access your computer don’t be such a spack and just fucking remember it
or if it’s not your computer and you want to be a little fucking bastard then why the fuck are you looking for answers on a website that comes up as the second search result from google …........ honestly get some ingenuity and play about with the OS and find it yourself, this is the reason we have no great inventors in our time, everyone wants the answer handed to them…..PS Windows Advanced options is built into all OEM and Branded machines that have windows loaded on them, if it has windows then its got Advanced otpions.
Unless your hard drive is shagged then you’ll not be able to access it.
Kiah said,
Jun 19, 19:20 #
hey guys..sorry to barge into this blog like this, but my mother password proteted the computer right after we moved, and i have no way to talk to my other half. you guys may think its funny but we really do love each other but have no way to get in contact. please help me bypass this login screen
need all the help i can get, Kiahjae said,
Jul 5, 17:01 #
ok so i have a comp with windows 2000….. cant get passed the log-in help me hack this
PeterM said,
Jul 7, 07:37 #
Boot from a BART (or ERD commander) bootable disk.
Delete the SAM file in C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\
Reboot the PC
Login to the machine’s “administrator” account – no (ie: blank) password will be required!!!!
If required, use User Manager to change the password of any machine accounts. Or, at a command prompt, type ” net user username * ” and follow the prompts to change the password for that account
iris cooper said,
Jul 11, 11:40 #
Noam,
I am a fellow Bat Yam Sabra. Need to get into a computer my lying cheating X password protected (user and admin). Windows XP. oQo computer.
Can you help?
kyles said,
Jul 17, 09:22 #
it worked perfectly until i got to the user part in the control panel and a script error came up and would not go away even if you pressed the yes/no buttons. any help?
limited .. said,
Jul 28, 21:36 #
well… i have a aldi medion windows xp laptop and i have a limited account but the other account is password protected i have tried:
f8 safe mode- didnt work
crl+alt +del x2 – didnt work
if i change /reset the password the admin will know..
is there any way of by passing the system without getting noticed ???
please help
limited ..
geekychic said,
Aug 2, 22:54 #
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Well, pretty much everyone leaving these messages knows not of what they’re saying. Listen, a guy from geek squad pressed a few keys on the keyboard to get to an alter4nate sign in screen which already had the password in the password space. People…does anyone know what those keys were???/
Tommy said,
Aug 7, 17:10 #
my baby momma (lol) who works for me thinks she is cute by setting a user password . I bypassed it by entering safe mode , the original administrator wasnt password protected. i removed all passwords . So now i created an account and gave it admin permission and password protected it . What i want to know is will she be able to find a way to lock me out? if she would password protect the original admin account ,would i still be able to use my admin account to change it? is there anything else i can do to asure that i can gain access to my computer in advance?
if you would like to email me direct its tommyhardhouse@yahoo.com – i appreciate any help and advice i can get. If you should email me direct please enter USER ACCOUNTS in the subject so i can find it if the spam folder grabs it
thanks a million in advance!
kevin said,
Aug 8, 10:59 #
my pc the i purchased requires a ctrl alt delete
then ask for a password i dont have even safe mode
it ask for a password
so i need real help
Damian Griffin said,
Aug 10, 10:45 #
Hey can anyone help me please, I am running windows xp media center edition when windows starts to load up i get a log on to windows box come up, when i have to enter my user name and password i have had the same user name and password for a long time now, but when i turned my laptop on today windows started to load up as normal the windows log on to box came up as normal but it didn’t have my user name already typed in witch it normally has, so i entered in my user name then my password but it keeps coming up with a logon message saying the system could not log you on, make sure your user name and domain are correct then type your password again. I have checked it all and it is correct but still can’t log on. Please help my email address is damian-griffin@hotmail.co.uk
TJ Lopez de Leon said,
Aug 18, 22:07 #
Hi,
It seems that all of the suggestions have a more or less 60% chance of working depending on the smartness of the IT guy you succeeded or on your bios settings. Anyway, here is my problem. The iT guy I replaced was sacked… He did not leave anything for me to start from… I have the routers, servers and workstations to break in to as of the moment…Plus he left the network set up in a mess much worse than spaghetti… Well, I managed to hack one of the on-site routers but now I am faced with cracking the server (running on Windows XP professional and one on Windows 2003 Server)... I’m planning to break it open using the Boot CD method. I know some if not all of you heard of already… Does that method really work? What are the possible damages I could encounter? I need a second opinion on this… I would really appreciate any respond…
Thanks,
George said,
Aug 26, 11:06 #
While browsing through YouTube, I found an old video of Kevin Rose explaining how to crack a Windows password. However, such an operation takes time, effort, and having certain tools (LiveCDs and the such), not to mention that it won’t work if you can’t boot from the machine’s CD drive for whatever reason (password-protected BIOS and the such).
I have found, however, a simple and effective way to bypass Windows’ password security without any additional tools or requirements. All you have to have is physical access to the machine. The method is as the following:
Reboot the machine
Wait until Windows starts loading, and then turn off the PC either by removing the power cable or (on some computers) by holding the power button down for a certain duration. It’s important that you do this while Windows is still loading.
Turn the machine on again. Windows should present you with a boot menu that includes the option to boot Windows into safe mode. Use the arrow keys to choose that option and click enter.
Windows will now boot in safe mode. When you see the login screen, there should be, next to all of your normal users, a new “Administrator” user. This user has no password, and has full access to the machine. Log into it.
Now you can use the control panel to either change your user’s password or add a new user. Have fun!
First Posting, This actually works every time, I ofter wonder why the “NCSI or Criminal minds” need so long to get into a PW protected PC/Laptop.
George said,
Aug 26, 11:56 #
George said,
Aug 26, 11:45 #
Hi I am No IT wizz Kid by any long shot, just a simple Graphic Artist. It is a little tricky; but follow these instructions and you should be able to by pass any PC/laptop Password. Switch on PC, boot up and press F8 Key continuously, press safe mode, press enter, press again, (be Patient) after 2 minutes safe mode screen will open, press administrator, then press yes, now press start menu, and then go to and press control panel icon, now press user accounts, ignore administrator this time and press user name.? now press change password, type in your new password, now turn off and reboot as normal,
type in the new password. That should work.
George
Heidi said,
Sep 24, 04:42 #
Thank you so much for this, PC has been a complete tit over the last few days and the fact the ‘it’ decided I was putting in the wrong password when I wasnt was the final straw.
Thank you for something that was really helpful!
chelsea said,
Oct 5, 12:03 #
I am trying to get into my pc I have windows xp and I cant get past the login I have no pw for it it always comes up even when I try to go in safe mode.I have tried to go to command prompt and change it there but it won’t let me excess that either without signing on first .Can anyone help me. Thank You in advance
genius said,
Oct 29, 23:57 #
wow anyone heard of ntpasswd? look it up! it will fix all your problems
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Nov 29, 09:05 #
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wats up with you people. this will not work on most of your computers because the person who installed your windows already the password on it.
by turning of your computer while windows is loading you are messing up the operating system. you get into classic mode by pressing CTL+ALT+Delete 2 times in a row in windows xp professional or by pressing F8 just before the Windows logo appears on bootup. to take out the bios password on the older computers take out the button battery on the mother board while the computer is of and unplug your computer for about 1 min. then put the battery back in and plug your computer in and try it. you can also pull out your ram like one of the top posts said. i only use windows xp professional and have not tried to bypass the administrator password on any other operating system so i do not guarantee it will work on other operating systems.
highachievers said,
Nov 30, 04:17 #
Hello everyone,
Im looking to find out how to by-pass the fingerprint scan on windows logon. Is it possible? Operating system is windows vista premium. Can anyone help me out with this?
lost said,
Dec 6, 19:49 #
My wife locked up her computer she is the admin and she cant remember the password how do i bypass that ?? Ill I have is admin and guest !! I tried CMD CCM I get 5 error which is not admin access denied .. again how can I bypass
lost said,
Dec 6, 19:51 #
Im not logged on either
John Alrich said,
Dec 15, 02:46 #
Cracking is the old way and it is highly ineffective ,it might work on passwords which are just a few letters, but if you have mixed case, special characters and a space, you’ll sadly find out after days and days of waiting that it can’t be cracked.
The quick instant method is to find software to instantly remove and disable the password.
zachariah said,
May 18, 14:21 #
Instead of the whole ordeal of turning on your computer twice press f8 when the manufature screen comes on and yes ANYONE WHO DOESN”T SET ADMIN PASSWORD SHOULD BE HACKED!!!! tis okay though… makes my job easier
edub said,
May 18, 15:01 #
i have tried to start in safe mode and i have tried to do the ctrl alt delete 2x thing and all has failed…i picked up this computer from work and there is a sysadmin password and an admin password can anybody help me with gettin passed all this crap!!?????it would be greatly appreciated…i also tried to use a windows disc to wipe out the old windows and reput it back on….im using windows xp pro and its an ibm.
sneaky apple user said,
May 30, 15:14 #
wonderful, this worked for me. thank you!
Jon-Lee said,
Jun 25, 18:45 #
Ladies & Gentlemen ….
Righty ho ..
if you want to remove a password on any windows machine here is your best option.
if it has a cd drive download hirens 9.8 (google search its easy enough to find and i believe it is availible from www.thepiratebay.org)
this has password removal tools availible as well as many other good tools on it.
if the there is a BIOS password , wipe the cmos again google search will show you how to do this.
(i would explain im just very lazy by nature lol)
if you dont have a cd cdrive you can download an application for free to remove it then just put it on a floppy and boot .
if you dont have a floppy disk or a cd drive odds are its a new wave netbook in that case put the file on a U3 usb key
save you a hell of a lot of time.
or as stated above just use the admin in safe mode works on most computers :)
god bless.
if you cant find the tools email me and i shall upload them to my site for you guys
much love jon lee