Locked Out of Windows? Reset Your Password in Minutes Without Losing Files
Locked out of your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC? Don't panic — and don't wipe your system. In this full step-by-step tutorial, I show you exactly how to reset or remove a forgotten Windows login password or PIN using a free bootable USB drive — without losing any of your files or data.
We use two completely free tools — Hiren's Boot CD and Rufus — to create a rescue USB that lets you bypass the login screen and reset any Windows account password in minutes.
✅ Works on Windows 10 and Windows 11
✅ Works with passwords AND PINs
✅ No data loss — your files stay completely intact
✅ 100% free tools — no paid software required
✅ Also works on Microsoft account local passwords
⚠️ This tutorial is intended for recovering access to your own computer or a device you have authorization to access.
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: You're Not Stuck
1:05 – Step 1: Download Hiren's Boot CD
2:15 – Step 2: Create the Bootable USB With Rufus
3:30 – Step 3: Boot Your Locked PC From the USB
5:17 – Step 4: Navigate Hiren's Boot CD Environment
6:06 – Step 5: Reset the Password With Windows Login Unlocker
7:45 – Step 6: Log Back Into Windows
8:08 – Step 7: Set up a password on Windows
8:30 – Bonus: Other Things Hiren's Boot CD Can Fix