How Do I Reset My Windows Password?

Original installation media will work for Windows 11 through Vista.

ASystem Repair Discor aRecovery Drivecan also be helpful, depending on your version of Windows.

What About Windows XP?

Instead of this trick, see our articleI Forgot My Windows XP Password!

Can I Do Anything About It?, and try one of the other suggestions there.

There are two preferred ways to reset a Windows password.

I recommend that you choose one of these instead of following the procedure aboveif your situation allows for it.