The process will format the USB drive, so ensure you back up any data on it first. 2. Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Download and Install
Only use this software to recover access to a computer that you own or have explicit permission to access.
Select the specific user account (Admin or User) you want to reset.
You need a working Windows or Mac computer to download and install the software.
Deletes local user accounts or creates new administrator accounts.
Restart the computer and immediately press the (e.g., F12, F2, ESC) to enter the Boot Menu. Select your USB/CD/DVD drive from the menu and press Enter . Step 4: Reset Windows Password
PassFab 4Winkey is a popular tool designed to reset or remove forgotten Windows administrator and user passwords without reformatting your computer. Version 7.1.0.8 focuses on creating a bootable password reset disk (USB or CD/DVD) from an accessible computer to use on the locked machine. 1.