How to Reset Windows 7 Administrator Password

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log in with a different administrator account.If you’re unable to access one administrator account (such as the user called Administrator)

   It’s likely that the first account you created when setting up the computer has these privileges.
   
   If you don’t have another administrator account, try a different method.
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   Step 2: log in as any other user with administrative privileges.

   When “Control Panel” appears in the search results, click on it. ,, Administrator accounts can change the password of any account on the system.
   
   If the account you want to change is called Administrator, click that account. , You’ll need to type it twice in order to confirm the change.
   
   Once Windows accepts the new password, you’ll be able to log in with that account.
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   Step 3: Open the Start menu and select “Control Panel.”If you don’t see a link to Control Panel on the Start menu

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   Step 4: try pressing ⊞ Win+S to launch the search box

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   Step 5: then type Control.

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   Step 6: Click “Add or remove user accounts.” Windows will ask you to confirm your password to proceed.

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   Step 7: Click the name of the account you want to change.

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   Step 8: Click “Change Password.” Follow the on-screen instructions to set a new password.

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