Forgot password to my Windows 7 Account


  1. Flint
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    Forgot password to my Windows 7 Account


    How can i get it back ? also, i dont have access to a floppy or cd so ill have to use usb.
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  3. Flint
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    Ok so I'm using the offline registry and password editor but i keep getting an error.

    link is to slow to respond
    resetting link

    and it does that over and over. What's wrong ?

    UPDATE:
    Ok I got past that part. But now I'm stuck again lol.

    What is the path to the registry directory?

    I tried hitting 1, and enter and it just gives me the same message.
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  4. not so gray matter
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    There are a few methods that were available in Vista, not sure if they're still working in 7 but here's the link anyway...

    Reset User Account Password - Vista Forums
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  6. Flint
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    notsograymatter said:
    There are a few methods that were available in Vista, not sure if they're still working in 7 but here's the link anyway...

    Reset User Account Password - Vista Forums

    I'm using method 3 and it's all that's available. I'm stuck at step 2 of the nt offline password thing and I need to know what to type.
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  7. not so gray matter
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    You should take a look at the FAQ of this website, it should help you...

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  8. SIW2
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    Assuming it is drive C

    C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SAM
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  10. Jonathan_King
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    Password Reset

    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...ndows-7-a.html
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