Password Issue

I recently changed the password for my account. Now I cant remember what I changed it to.

A couple of problems that I have are;
-I am the administrator for this computer, as I am the only user.
-I do not have a backup disc, reset disc, or whatever else it was that I needed.

It is worth noting a couple of things;
I recently did a backup to an external HDD.
I also have access to this account via a fingerprint scanner.

Knowing this information, can anyone tell me if there is a way to reset my password so that I dont have to rely on the fingerprint?

If I have a Windows 7 disc, is it possible for me to reinstall over the top of my existing files and not have to worry about losing everything?
Or can I reinstall the windows 7 platform and then use the backup from my external HDD and have a cleared password???

Thanks in advance

Hi welcome to the forum

are you able to log on using the finger print scanner? if so then you should be able to change the password.

Yes, I can get on that way. However, when trying to change my password, it asks for my current password

one option would be to create a new account and move your files to the new account.

I'd prefer not to go that route...

I thought I did somethino simple, so didn't write it down.
oops

Yes, I did a system backup on the 13th. However, I'm not sure that restranged to that backup will revert the password???

Use a program called syslinux to reset the password..

ZombieProphet, if you can login to the account which is an administrator, you can fire up an elevated command prompt and enter:

Code:

net user "UserNameHere" ""

This resets your password to nothing.