How to Reset Any User or Admin Password in Windows 10 Using Command Prompt

Introduction

Have you ever forgotten your Windows 10 password? Don't worry, in this tutorial we will show you how to reset any user or admin password in Windows 10 using the command prompt. With just a few simple steps, you'll be able to regain access to your account in no time.

Step 1: Accessing the Command Prompt

The first step is to access the command prompt at the login screen. To do this, we need to assign the function to the ease of access button.

  1. Start by performing two unexpected system shutdowns. To do this, press the power button to turn on your PC and when you see the Windows logo, hold the power button down until the PC shuts down. Repeat this process one more time.
  2. Turn your computer back on and let it boot to the automatic repair screen. Click on "Advanced Options", then select "Troubleshoot" and "Advanced Options" again. Finally, click on "System Image Recovery".
  3. In the next window, click "Cancel" and then click on "Advanced". From the drop-down menu, select "Install Driver" and click "OK".
  4. You will now be in the Explorer window, where you have access to all files. You can copy, move, rename, or transfer your data as needed. You can also insert a USB flash drive, right-click inside the Explorer window, and click "Refresh" to see the drive letter.

Note: The drive letters may be different on your computer. Just find the proper Windows folder.

Step 2: Renaming the Command Prompt

Now that we have access to the files, we can rename the command prompt to make it easier to access.

  1. Locate the "utilman" file. If you can't find it in the "System32" folder, you are on the wrong drive. Go to the following location: [Path to utilman]
  2. Add one symbol to the name of the "utilman" file. Make sure to refresh the window to see the renamed file.
  3. Next, locate the "cmd" file and rename it to "utilman". Again, remember to refresh the window to see the renamed file.
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Once you have renamed the files, close the windows and click "Continue".

Step 3: Resetting the Password

With the renamed command prompt, we can now reset the password for any user or admin account.

  1. Open the command prompt by typing "whoami" and pressing Enter. You should see that you are under the system account, which is the most powerful account in Windows.
  2. Type "net user" and press Enter to list all available users.
  3. To reset a specific account, type "net user [account name] *" and press Enter. If the account name consists of multiple words or non-English letters, enclose the name in quotation marks. For example: "net user HP *"
  4. If you simply want to reset the password, press the Enter key twice. If you want to set a new password, type it in and then retype to confirm. Note that the password will not be shown for security reasons.

Once you have reset the password, close the command prompt window.

Conclusion

And there you have it! You have successfully reset the user or admin password in Windows 10 using the command prompt. Remember to rename the "utilman" and "cmd" files back to their original names for security purposes. Now you can log in to your account and regain access to all your files and settings. Good luck!

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