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How To Remove Passwords Using Offline NT Password & Registry Editor

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Choose to Clear/Blank the Password
ONTP&RE User Edit Menu

ONTP&RE User Edit Menu

At the bottom of the screen you'll see the User Edit Menu with several options to choose from.

Type 1 for Clear (blank) user password and then press ENTER.

Note: Offline NT Password & Registry Editor shows some interesting information about the username you entered in the last step - the full name, what groups the user belongs to, how many failed login attempts have taken place, how many total logins have been completed, and more.

Important: If you see a check in the Passwd not req. box, this means that a password is not a requirement for this particular user. It does not mean that a password is not required to access the account in Windows. In other words, it's saying that it is possible to erase this user's password.

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