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4WinKey, however, offers a non-destructive alternative. By creating a bootable USB drive or DVD/CD on another computer, users can boot their locked machine into a specialized environment. The software can then reset or remove the password without affecting the data on the hard drive. It supports all major versions of Windows, from Windows 7 through Windows 11, including Server editions.

This is arguably the most popular tool on the site. If you have ever been locked out of your own computer because a child changed the password or you simply forgot it, PassFab for Windows creates a bootable USB or CD. You boot the locked PC from that drive, and the software instantly resets or removes the local admin password. It supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and even older versions like Vista and XP. passfab.net

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