How Do I Recover My Admin Password on Windows 7?
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What do I do if I forgot my administrator password on Windows 7?

To enable the built-in administrator account, type “net user administrator /active:yes” and then press “Enter”. If you forget the administrator password, type “net user administrator 123456” and then press “Enter”. The administrator is now enabled and the password has been reset to “123456”.

How do I find out what my administrator password is?

Windows 10 and Windows 8. x

  1. Press Win-r . In the dialog box, type compmgmt. msc , and then press Enter .
  2. Expand Local Users and Groups and select the Users folder.
  3. Right-click the Administrator account and select Password.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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