Change Windows 7 Password

Change Windows 7 Password

This quick Windows 7 tip comes in handy when you have lost or forget a Windows 7 password for the primary account. Note that you must have access to another account on that computer. In order to perform this tip, you will require access to the computer and be able to run a command prompt.

To Change Windows 7 Password

1.  Open a RUN box, and type ‘cmd’(without quotes)

Start -> All Programs -> Accessories ->Command Prompt.

2. Press Enter

3. Type ‘net user’. This will show a list of all the accounts on this computer.

This helps determine the correct user name of the account, which password you wish to change.

 

3. Type ‘net user (username) *’. It then prompts you to enter a new password.
(the password you enter will not be displayed)

 

4. Confirm the new password
Type the password again, and click enter.

 

5. Type ‘exit’ to close command prompt.

The password is now changed. You may now logon to this account with the new password.