2 Options to Change Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP Password without Knowing Old Password

There are many reasons why someone might want to change their Windows password without knowing the old one. Perhaps they have forgotten it, or maybe they have inherited a computer from someone else and need to access it. Whatever the reason, there are a few different ways to go about changing a Windows password without knowing the old one.

One option is to use a program like Kon-Boot. This program allows you to bypass the login screen altogether, giving you full access to the computer without needing to know the password. This is a great option if you just need to get onto the computer quickly and don�t care about changing the password permanently.

Another option is to use a Windows password reset disk. This is a disk that you create before you forget your password, and it can be used to reset your password if you ever do forget it. To create a password reset disk, you will need a USB drive and access to another computer. Once you have these, you can follow the instructions here to create the disk.

If you don�t have a password reset disk and you can�t use Kon-Boot, then your only other option is to reinstall Windows. This will obviously delete all of your files, so make sure you have backups of anything important before you proceed. To reinstall Windows, you will need to boot from your Windows installation media. Once you have done this, follow the prompts to reinstall Windows. When you get to the part where it asks you for your product key, just skip this step and continue with the installation. Once Windows has been reinstalled, you will have a new password and will be able to access your computer.

Changing your Windows password without knowing the old one is possible, but it is not always convenient. If you just need to get onto the computer quickly, then Kon-Boot is a great option. If you want to change the password permanently, then you will need to either use a password reset disk or reinstall Windows.