How to Use a Password Reset Disk (Windows)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: In the Welcome to Windows dialog box

   The Password Reset Wizard starts.
   
   You can use the Password Reset Wizard to create a new password for your local user account. ,,,,, Note this hint is visible to anyone who tries to log on to the computer by using your user account. , The Password Reset Wizard quits and you return to the Log On to Windows dialog box.
   
   The password reset disk is automatically updated with the new password information.
   
   You do not have to create a new password reset disk. ,, click OK. ,
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   Step 2: press CTRL+ALT+DELETE and log off.

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   Step 3: In the Log On to Windows dialog box

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   Step 4: type an incorrect password in the Password box

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   Step 5: and then click OK.

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   Step 6: In the Logon Failed dialog box that appears

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   Step 7: click Reset.

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   Step 8: On the Welcome to the Password Reset Wizard page

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   Step 9: click Next.

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    Step 10: Insert the password reset disk in drive A

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    Step 11: and then click Next.

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    Step 12: On the Reset the User Account Password page

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    Step 13: type a new password in the Type a new password box.

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    Step 14: Type the same password in the Type the password again to confirm box.

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    Step 15: In the Type a new password hint box

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    Step 16: type a hint that will help you remember the password if you forget it.

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    Step 17: Click Next

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    Step 18: and then click Finish.

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    Step 19: In the Log On to Windows dialog box

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    Step 20: type your local username and new password in the Password box.

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    Step 21: In the Log on to box

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    Step 22: (For XP) click the local computer and (For Vista/7) you may leave domain option empty for local account.

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    Step 23: You should be logged on to the local computer with your local account information.

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