How to Reset an Admin Account Password Using the Net User Command
Note: This method will only work if you have access to a user account or if you are working within an admin account.
Steps to Reset the Admin Account Password:
1. Open Command Prompt
Go to Start, click on Run, type cmd, and press Enter.
2. List All Accounts
In the command prompt, type the following command to list all user accounts on the computer:
net user
This will display a list of all accounts.
3. Select the Account to Reset
Choose the account you want to reset the password for. For example, if you want to reset the password for the Administrator account, type:
net user Administrator *
Press Enter.
4. Reset the Password
After pressing Enter, you will be prompted to enter a new password. Simply press Enter twice to leave the password blank.
Result:
The next time you try to log in to the Administrator account, you won’t need a password.
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Disclaimer: Ensure that you have permission to perform these actions, as unauthorized access to accounts can violate privacy and security policies.