Windows 7: password problem

a friend of mine is having a problem and i need some help on how to fix it. he has a dell mini, which does not have a cd drive, and he forgot his password and can not remember it. i have read that you can use a reset disk to reset the password but he never set it up before and i also have read that you must re install windows and thats the only way possible, but how can i re install windows if it does not have a cd drive? and if i were to put it on usb how would i install it through that if i can not log on and access the flash drive? please help me asap

Here's how you could install from a flash drive: USB Windows 7 Installation Key Drive - Create

thank you very much this is very helpful! i appreciate it. i will try tomorrow and let you know!

You're welcome

There may be an easier way to fix this that I am unaware of. Maybe another member will be able to help you out without the need of a clean install

i actually have hirens boot i should burn that and give it a try, ill check it out and see if it works tomorrow, thanks guys!

You're welcome. Good luck and let us know how everything goes

will do! thanks again!