How to Reset Windows 10/11 Forgotten Password Using CMD (Without Data Loss).
Have you ever found yourself locked out of your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC or laptop because you forgot your password? Most people panic in this situation, thinking they have to reinstall (format) Windows or that they will lose all their valuable data.
Wait! If you have a Windows bootable pendrive, you can easily reset your password using Command Prompt (CMD) without losing a single file. In this article, we will guide you through the complete step-by-step process.
Requirements (What You Need):
- A Windows Bootable USB Drive (Pendrive)
- Physical access to the computer
Step-by-Step Guide: Reset Windows Password Using CMD
Step 1: Start Your PC Using the Bootable Pendrive
Plug your Windows bootable pendrive into the turned-off computer.
Turn on the PC and immediately press your Boot Menu Key repeatedly (such as F12, F11, F9, or ESC, depending on your motherboard).
Select your USB pendrive from the list and press Enter.
Step 2: Access Repair Your Computer
When the Windows Setup screen appears, select your language preferences and click Next.
On the next screen, click on the Repair your computer option at the bottom left.
Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options and open Command Prompt (CMD).
Step 3: Replace Utilman.exe with CMD
Once the Command Prompt window is open, type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each line to replace the Accessibility (Utility Manager) button with CMD:
C: cd windows\system32 ren utilman.exe utilman.bak copy cmd.exe utilman.exe
(Note: If your Windows is installed on a drive other than C, replace c: with d: or e: accordingly).
Step 4: Restart the PC and Open CMD
1. Unplug the pendrive and let the computer restart normally by typing:
wpeutil reboot
2. When the Windows Login Screen appears, click on the Accessibility / Ease of Access icon located at the bottom-right corner.
3. Instead of the Utility Manager, Command Prompt (CMD) will pop up on your screen!
Step 5: Set a New Password
As soon as CMD opens, type the following command to set your new password (replace username with your exact PC account name and NewPassword123 with your desired password):
net user username NewPassword123
Your password will be successfully changed instantly! You can now log into your computer using the new password.
Important: Restore Original Files (For Security)
After resetting your password, boot back into the recovery environment using your pendrive, open CMD, and restore the utilman.exe file so that no one else can misuse this trick:
C: cd windows\system32 del utilman.exe ren utilman.bak utilman.exe
After running these commands, restart your PC normally.
Conclusion
Using this method, you can easily recover or reset your forgotten Windows 10/11 password without any paid software or data loss. If you found this guide helpful, share it with your friends and tech groups!
⚠️ Disclaimer & Safety Warning
This article/guide is strictly shared for educational purposes and to help users recover access to their own locked personal computers. We do not support or encourage unauthorized access or hacking of any computer system that you do not legally own or have permission to access.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Will this method delete my personal data or files?
Ans: Absolutely not! This method is 100% safe, and not a single file or personal data will be deleted from your PC.
Q2: Does this trick work on both Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Ans: Yes, you can use this trick to reset the local account password on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.
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