A USB flash drive is a very practical storage device that can be used to store and transfer all kinds of files. In addition to these basic features, you can also use a USB flash drive to change your computer's password. Here's a detailed introduction on how to use a USB flash drive to change your computer's password.
Step 1: Prepare the tools.
To change your computer password using a USB flash drive, you need the following tools:
USB flash drive: Make sure it has enough space to store the password reset tool and other necessary files.
Windows installation disk or boot USB flash drive: If you don't have a Windows installation disk or boot USB flash drive, you can start from Microsoft's official *** Windows installer and make a boot USB flash drive.
Password Reset Tools: You can download some free password reset tools from the internet, such as Ophcrack, NT Password Reset, etc.
Step 2: Make a password reset disk.
Insert the Windows installation disk or boot USB flash drive into your computer and open the password reset tool. Select your operating system version and installation disk or boot USB flash drive in the tool, and click the "Next" button. Next, select the type of password reset disk you want to create (such as a Windows installation disk or a boot USB flash drive) and follow the prompts to complete the making process.
Step 3: Change your computer password.
Plug in the USB flash drive into your computer and restart your computer. During the computer boot process, press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS setup interface (usually the F2, F10 or Delete key).
In the BIOS setup interface, set the USB flash drive as the preferred boot device and save the changes.
The computer will boot from the USB flash drive and show the interface of the password reset tool. Select the user account whose password you want to change and click the "Next" button.
Enter a new password and confirm it, then click the "Next" button. At this point, the password reset tool will generate a new SAM file and save it to your USB flash drive.
Delete the password reset tool and SAM files from the USB flash drive and shut down the computer.
Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer and restart your computer. You can now log in to your computer with your new password.
It should be noted that using a USB flash drive to change a computer password requires a certain amount of technical knowledge and experience. If you are not familiar with these steps or are concerned about damaging your computer system, seek help from a professional. Also, to keep your computer safe, it is recommended that you change your password regularly and use a strong password.
Related question: How to make a Windows installation disk or boot USB flash drive?Answer: You can install the Windows from Microsoft's official *** and follow the prompts to make a boot USB flash drive. If you already have a Windows installation disk, you can directly use it to make a password reset disk.
What password reset tools can I use to change my computer password?A: There are many free password reset tools that can be used to change your computer password, such as Ophcrack, NT Password Reset, Offline NT Password & Registry Editor, etc. You can search for these tools from the internet and ** them.
How do I set a USB flash drive as the preferred boot device?A: In the BIOS setup interface, find the "Boot" or "Startup" tab and set the USB flash drive as your preferred boot device. The exact operation method may vary depending on the computer model and BIOS version, please refer to the computer manual or ** resources for more information.
Why do you need to delete SAM files?A: A SAM file is a database file that stores user account information in the Windows system. If the SAM file is not deleted, the attacker may use some cracking tools to crack your password. So, to keep your computer safe, it is recommended to delete the SAM files after changing the password.