Recover Windows 7 login password


  1. choco
    Posts : 40
    Windows 7
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    Recover Windows 7 login password


    I cannot find the password for my Windows 7 laptop. Is there a way to recover it or redo it?

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  3. Lemur
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    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
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    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...ndows-7-a.html

    Password Reset : Using System Restore in Windows 7
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  4. jimbo45
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    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
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    Hi there
    those methods are only any good assuming you can LOGON in the FIRST PLACE.

    The chances are however on a Laptop that the ADMINISTRATOR account is still available -- by default this doesn't have a password so try logging on with USER : Administrator.

    Then you can change the user password.

    If it's a work laptop then your IT dept will be able to re-set it.

    Otherwise you'll have to restore the computer to the "Factory state" - the state when you bought it from the store with the recovery disk or do a W7 re-install - a COMPLETE one as an upgrade won't change the user password.

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