Reset Forgotten Windows Password Without USB or Software (100% Working Method) | 2025 Best Method |
🔐 How to Reset Windows Forgotten Password WITHOUT USB or Software (Easy Method!)
Forgot your Windows password and don’t have a USB reset key or any third-party software? No worries! In this video, I’ll show you a simple and effective way to reset your forgotten Windows password without using any USB device or extra tools. This method works for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
✅ No USB required
✅ No software needed
✅ 100% free & safe
✅ Step-by-step guide
📌 What You’ll Learn:
How to access Windows recovery environment
Rename system files using command prompt
Reset your Windows login password easily
🗂️ Files to Rename:
📁 Navigate to: C:\Windows\System32
Rename sethc.exe → something you'll remember (e.g., sethc_backup.exe)
Rename cmd.exe → sethc.exe
🧑💻 Commands to Use After Booting to Login Screen:
When you're at the login screen, press Shift key 5 times to open Command Prompt. Then use these:
net localgroup administrators
net user "YourUserName" *
(Replace "YourUserName" with your actual Windows username. After entering this command, you'll be prompted to set a new password.)
✅ Done! You can now log in using the new password you just set.
⚠️ Important Note:
This video is for educational purposes only. Please do not use this method on any device you do not own or have permission to access.
👇 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:45 – Boot into recovery environment
02:10 – Rename key files
03:30 – Commands to reset password
05:00 – Restore original files
06:00 – Login and finish
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