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28 April 2023  Jennifer Thatcher  Technology Manager of Test Dept.
 

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Lost Windows password and lock yourself out? No password reset disk? Now you can create one with Renee Passnow and reset the password back to blank in minutes!



The Windows Password Reset Disk is a tool used to reset a forgotten or lost Microsoft Windows password. This disk is a highly secure and easy-to-use solution, designed specifically to help users regain access to their computer without having to send their device away for repairs. The Windows Password Reset Disk must be used on the exact computer where the password was created, and it requires no technical knowledge to operate.

Having a Windows Password Reset Disk is a crucial tool for any Windows user. It can help recover access to your computer in the event you forget your password or if a malicious user tries to access your account. A Windows Password Reset Disk is a special disk you create in order to regain access to a Windows account if you forget its password. It contains information that will reset the password on your computer, allowing you to regain access to it. It’s important to create one of these disks as soon she as possible before you forget your password and make it nearly impossible to regain access to your Windows account.

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Do not worry! You can create the password reset disk with Renee Passnow even you are now locked out. No matter the account you want to remove password for is a local account or the Microsoft one, Renee Passnow can help you remove the login password in 5 minutes. Preserve all the data inside the account. 100% safe!
Renee Passnow – Professional Windows Password Remover

Remove Windows Login Password 3 steps for whole password remove process.

Enable/Create Administrator One click for creating new administrator and enable the disabled account.

Widely Use New version supports UEFI boot model, which can be used on more computers, laptops and even surfaces.

Multifuctional Data transfer, data recovery, bootable problem recovery can be run without system.

Highly compatible Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista.

Remove Login Password 3 steps for whole password remove process.

Enable/Create Administrator One click for creating new administrator and enable the disabled account.

Easy to use No need of any professional knowledge or password reset disk.

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How to Reset the Password with Renee Passnow

Please make the 3 tasks below to reset the login password for Windows computer.

* Renee Passnow is compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista

Task 1: Download and Install Renee Passnow
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Task 2: Create Bootable Media with Renee Passnow
You need:

  • Renee Passnow
  • Windows computer which can login and work normally (To download and install Renee Passnow).
  • USB stick or CD/DVD(Need 200MB at least)
Bootable media create process:

1. Choose media you want: USB or CD/DVD

2. Connect the USB/CD/DVD to your computer. Select one option from [Crate a Live USB] and [Create a Live CD]. Then, select [x64] or [x86] according to your computer. Next, click on [Download Now] to download the licensed ISO. Remember to activate the software beforehand. After that, click on [Create USB] to create the boot media.

Please backup your data inside the USB drive in advanced. Because all the data will be erased when creating the bootable media.
use renee passnow to create usb to reset passnword
Task 3: Reset Password with the Created Bootable Media
You need: The bootable media you created in Step 2. Target PC.

Step 1: Boot the target PC from the bootable USB/CD/DVD.

1. Connect the bootable media to the PC you want to reset password for.
insert a cd to computer
boot computer from USB disk
2. Enter BIOS settings. 
Please hold a Hot key to enter the BIOS menu.Please click here to find how to change the boot order of your computer brand.(Can not find your brand? Please refer to your PC manual to find out the method).
hotkey combination
Change the boot order of the target PC in BIOS. If the bootable drive is not first in the boot order, your PC will start “normally” (i.e. boot from your hard drive) and will not check your disc drive.
☞ If your computer is UEFI environment, check boot from USB under UEFI environment.
change boot order in BIOS
After successfully changing the boot order in BIOS, please save the BIOS and reboot your PC.

Step 2: Select “PassNow!” function after booting from the bootable media you created.

Load in Renee Passnow and select the “PassNow!” function.
main menu of Renee Passnow

Step 3: Select target system in the list.

click on passnow to reset login password

Step 4: Choose the target account then click “Clear Password” to reset its login password.

After reset successful, please restart your PC. Before restarting the computer, please disconnect the bootable USB/CD from your computer. Then your computer will boot normally.
If the account you want to reset password for is Microsoft one, Renee Passnow will create another local account which has the similar name with the Microsoft one and preserve all the data inside. After reset successfully, please select the related local account on the login page.
select target account
Also, you can click “Create new account” to make a new administrator to solve this problem with Renee Passnow.
create new admin account
After Renee Passnow remove the password successfully, please disconnect the bootable media and restart PC. Then you can login your computer without password.
Before trying the above methods, you could check the following tips:

1. Whether the Caps Lock button is turned on. The login password is case sensitive. You may activate the Caps Lock carelessly, which could lead you to enter the wrong password.

2. The Num Lock button is not activated. If your password is combined with numbers and characters, you may be notified the password is not correct if you do not active the Num Lock. Computer will not activate the “Num Lock” automatically when starting.

3. Whether you use the Microsoft account.

Tips for using the Reset Disk

A password reset disk can be a lifesaver when you forget your password and are locked out of your computer. However, it is important to keep the reset disk safe and take certain considerations into account to protect your personal and sensitive information.

First and foremost, it is crucial to choose a safe and secure location to store your password reset disk. It should be kept in a place where it is not easily accessible by anyone else. A safe or locked drawer can be a good option. Avoid leaving it in plain sight or in a common area where anyone can find it.

It is also important to not label the reset disk with anything that might indicate its intended purpose. This means avoiding labels like “Password Reset” or “Master Key”. Instead, opt for a cryptic label that only you can understand. This will help to keep the disk secure and prevent anyone else from guessing what it is for.

Moreover, it is crucial to not use the reset disk for anything else besides resetting your password. Using it for other purposes may put your personal information at risk. You should also avoid connecting the reset disk to any unknown or untrusted computers.

Another important consideration is to update the reset disk regularly. If you change your password or make any other changes to your account, it is important to create a new reset disk to reflect those changes.

Finally, it is important to remember that a password reset disk is not the only option available for resetting your password. There are other methods, such as using a Microsoft account, which can also be used to reset your password. However, having a password reset disk as a backup is always a good idea, especially if you have sensitive or important files on your computer.

Lost login password and Microsoft recommend you to reinstall Windows system? But do not want to lost the data inside? Do not have password reset disk? Now, you can create one even you are locked out!
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