To reset it, follow these simple steps.
Our main aim to get the computer to command prompt(CMD) . To do this,
Turn on you computer, continuously press F8 just before it boot until some option shows up.
scroll down to and select command prompt(cmd) .
If the above instructions didn't work, then you are gonna need a bootable windows cd or flash .
With the bootable media inserted, set the computer to boot from (USB if you are using a bootable flash) or (CD-ROM if you are using a cd)
On the next window, select Repair computer.
click next
click cancel
click command prompt
For windows 8 and 10 users
click repair computer -- troubleshoot -- advance -- command prompt
At this point, we need to locate the drive that has the user account. The drive could either be C: or D: or E: or H: or F:
Don't get get confused just follow exactly what i say.
In the command prompt, type dir C: . you will get a window like this
If your own does not contain the highlighted folders above, then keep on trying the next drive by dir d: or dir e: or dir h: or dir f: until you get the highlighted folder above
Next change the directory by typing c: if you get the highlighted folders in drive c or type d: if you get the highlighted folders in drive d and so on with the rest of the drive
Next type cd windows\system32
type ren sethc.exe you.exe
type copy cmd.exe sethc.exe
Now remove your bootable media and reboot your computer
In the login window, press the shit key five times ..This will open the cmd
type net user .this will display all the user accounts
to reset the password, type "net user space the user account you want to reset space the new password" e.g net user giftechs mypassword
Now login with the new password
if successful then GOOD JOB. But if not PLEASE REVIEW IT AGAIN
Now lets undo what we renamed the first time.. Open my computer--local disk C--windows--system32
search for "sethc.exe" delete it.
NOTE: repeat the procees to ren you.exe sethc.exe
This tutorial might be a bit tricky for newbies. So if you are not really a computer literate I'll advice you consult a programmer to assist you with the processes.
For any further confusions please drop them in the comment box below. I might be of some help.
Enjoy!
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