How to Reset Forgotten Windows Password (2026 Guide)

Forgot your Windows login password and locked out of your PC? Don't panic! In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to bypass or reset any forgotten Windows 11 or Windows 10 admin/user password using Hiren's BootCD PE and a bootable USB drive made with Rufus. This method allows you to regain access to your account without wiping your hard drive or losing any personal files! 📌 WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS TUTORIAL: 1. A spare USB flash drive (8GB+ recommended). 2. Hiren's BootCD PE ISO file (Free download). 3. Rufus utility (Free bootable USB creator). 📌 TIMESTAMPS / KEY STEPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Educational Disclaimer 00:30 - Downloading Hiren's BootCD PE ISO 01:33 - Downloading Rufus USB Utility 02:13 - Preparing & Formatting Bootable USB Flash Drive 03:26 - Configuring Rufus Settings (MBR/NTFS) & Flashing USB 06:14 - Booting Laptop into Boot Menu (F12 Key) 07:05 - Selecting USB Boot Drive & Loading Hiren's PE 07:58 - Navigating to Windows Login Unlocker Tool 08:26 - Selecting Locked Account & Changing Password 09:14 - Rebooting PC & Signing In with New Password 10:15 - Successful Login Demonstration & Outro ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is created strictly for educational purposes and legitimate system recovery when you have forgotten your own password. Unauthorized access to computer systems without permission is illegal. If this guide saved your PC, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment below! #Windows11 #WindowsPasswordReset #HirensBootCD #Rufus #VirtualFix #PCRepair #WindowsTutorial 00:00 - Introduction & Disclaimer 00:30 - Step 1: Download Hiren's BootCD PE 01:33 - Step 2: Download Rufus Tool 02:13 - Step 3: Insert & Prepare USB Drive 03:26 - Step 4: Create Bootable USB with Rufus 06:14 - Step 5: Booting into BIOS / Boot Menu (F12) 07:05 - Step 6: Launch Hiren's BootCD Environment 07:58 - Step 7: Open Windows Login Unlocker 08:26 - Step 8: Reset / Change Account Password 09:14 - Step 9: Restart PC & Test New Password 10:15 - Conclusion & Successful Login ▼ CONTENT DISCLAIMER ▼ This video is created solely for educational and entertainment purposes; please do not misuse the information provided. Any instructions, visual or verbal, followed in this video are at your own risk. We will not be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred. Due to the nature of this channel, videos may contain content copyrighted by another entity or individual. The channel owner claims no copyright over such material and cannot be held liable for third-party content. The broadcaster acts merely as a distributor and sharer of information and, while striving to verify details, cannot guarantee the copyright status or complete accuracy of all materials presented. If you have an issue or believe your copyrighted material is being used without proper authorisation, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY BEFORE FILING A COPYRIGHT CLAIM. Any potential infringement is unintentional and will be promptly resolved to all parties' satisfaction.