How to Break a PC Password
Breaking a computer password is not as hard as some of you may think. In this article we will go through some basic tips to break the passwords; consider following them and you should be fine.
Most operating systems including the Microsoft Windows and Mac IOS allow the users to protect their computers by setting a password. If however, a user forgets his password, or wants to break into someone else’s pc, there are ways.
Use the Windows installation disc that comes with your system to perform this task without needing the help from an expert.
Things Required:
Windows installation CD
Instructions
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Turn on your computer and insert the Windows installation DVD into the optical drive. Wait for the windows to load. Click the accept button when the license agreement appears on the screen.
Not accepting the agreement will end the password breaking process instantly. When you are asked to repair the system, do so by clicking the 'R' button that can be found on the bottom left hand side of the window. -
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Let the installation process complete for the changes to take place. Restart the computer and you will be asked to press any key from your computer’s keyboard. Ignore this message and locate the Installing Devices option at the bottom of the page. Hold F10 and the Shift key together to open the command prompt.
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Press the Enter key after typing nusmgr.cp into the command window box. This will take you into the User accounts page.
Find the administrator account on the page. Change the password in the fields and click the save changes button. Restart the computer and enter your new control panel password to access the desktop. -
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For those who do not have the Windows installation disc they can download any of the free Window password cracking programmes.
Ophcrack is one of the most widely used applications for breaking computer password. As you download the software onto your computer, it will boot a complete linux operating system. After the installation process completes, run the Ophcrack application and choose the account for which you want to change the password.
Choose the Crack option to start the process of setting a new computer password. Be patient as this may take some time. Enter your newly recovered password to log into that account.
