How do I Create a Windows Password Reset Disk?

Question: How do I Create a Windows Password Reset Disk?

A Windows password reset disk is a specially created floppy disk or USB flash drive that can be used to gain access to Windows if you've forgotten your password. If you've ever forgotten your Windows password before, you can imagine how valuable a password reset disk is.

Be proactive and create a password reset disk right now. It's completely free, aside from needing a floppy disk or USB drive, and it's very easy to do.

Answer: You can create a password reset disk using the Forgotten Password Wizard in Windows.

The specific steps necessary to create a password reset disk depends on which Windows operating system you're using:

• Create a Password Reset Disk in Windows 7
  
  
• Create a Password Reset Disk in Windows Vista
  
  
• Create a Password Reset Disk in Windows XP

Important: You must create a Windows password reset disk before you forget your password. If you've already forgotten your password and you have not yet created a password reset disk, you'll need to use a free Windows password recovery tool to find or delete your Windows password.