The easiest method for changing or disabling a user account password is to log into Windows as an “administrator” and access the user accounts through the “Control Panel.” If administrator access is not an option, the user account password files must be accessed and disabled offline — outside the Windows environment — through the BIOS. A “bootdisk” containing the program and file access code is required and will allow the computer to boot from a CD or DVD instead of from the Windows operating system. Fortunately, numerous software options are available that include not only boot files but also password access files that enable the user to remove or change any user account passwords or disable the password feature. These programs are available for download online for free and must be burned to CD to serve as a bootdisk. Although these offline password reset programs may offer differing additional features, all require the user complete a few simple steps to specify the drive location of the Windows operating system and the path, or location, of the password files. The program default choices are usually suitable for standard Windows installations. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
