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How do I find out / reset my Windows admin password thru the USB live session?

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Hi there, I have a couple of older computers, but I have already forgotten my admin passwords to most of them. I've been told you can reset those using Linux USB sticks. Now, I have got those down and ready, but I'm completely clueless as to how I find/change the Windows password. I'm a total n00b, so not well versed with terminal. :oops:

Do no terminate me pls. :|
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Re: How do I find out / reset my Windows admin password thru the USB live session?

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you can do that from both the Windows System & the LinuxMint System.
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which version of the Windows System is Installed on those machines ?.

https://www.lifewire.com/how-do-i-reset ... rd-2624954
with any of your Windows installation DVDs . .
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Re: How do I find out / reset my Windows admin password thru the USB live session?

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Thank you Pierre.

Windows 10, Windows 7.

I've created Mint 17 and Mint 19 USB sticks.
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