How to Reset Forgotten Windows 10 Password?

The Passcode or Password is the most secret key in our tech life. For most of us happened to forget the password of Windows user account. Here we try to show you how to reset forgotten Windows 10  password in just a few minutes. It’s work for all Windows but no matter which windows you have Vista, windows 7, windows 8,1 or 10 and even Windows Servers.

Reset Forgotten Windows 10 Password

The first method is using without third party software. First of all, you must have Windows DVD disc or a bootable USB Flash Drive for booting system.

How to Reset Forgotten Windows 10 Password

Step 1: Boot the system with DVD or USB. If you don’t know how to boot your system, see the article about “How to boot a system with DVD or USB?”

Windows 10 Setup Page

2. After booting the system, you will see the Windows setup page. Now press Shift+F10  to open command prompt (CMD).

Step 2:  When the command prompt opened type fsutil fsinfo drives in order to list all available hard disk local drives. See the screenshot.

Fsutil Fsinfo Drives

You see all drives and D:\ must be the windows root directory because c:\ is the system reserved drive for windows boot loader.

To change the directory type d: and press enter then type cd windows\system32 and press enter.

Find Local Windows 10 Drive with Command Line

Here you must change Utility Manager (Utilman.exe) to cmd.exe. Before this take a backup of Utility manager file by typing ren Utilman.exe Utilman.bkp. 

Next copy cmd.exe and renamed to Utilman.exe by typing copy cmd.exe Utilman.exe. 

Replace CMD with Utility Manager

The Utility Manager has been replaced with command prompt. Once restart your system with shutdown -r -t 0 command and boot it normally.

In the log in page of Windows when you click on utility manager in the left corner of the window, the command prompt will open with full privilege.

Windows Utility Manager in login page

With net user command, you can create a new user, modify properties of existing user and reset it’s password.

Reset Forgotten Windows 10 Password

Here I reset Username of Shais by typing net user shais 123. Finally, close the command line page and try to login with new password.

Method 2: Reset Windows 10 Password with iSeePassword Windows Password Recovery Pro

If you forgot your password, boot your computer to enter Windows login screen. A reset password option will appear when you type the wrong password and hit enter. Click on the option and follow the wizard guide. This is only for the user who has a pre-created password reset disc.

Considering that many users never create a password reset disk or system repair disc, third-party software becomes useful. There are several such software on the Internet.

Here we highly recommend using iSeePassword Windows Password Recovery Pro tool to help you reset Windows 10 password without system reinstallation.

Step 1. The procedure is just to download and Install iSeePassword Windows Password Recovery Pro in any accessible computer, create a bootable drive with a USB or DVD.

Reset Windows 10 Password with iSeePassword Windows Password Recovery Pro

Step 2. The program can burn a reset disk within seconds.After you successfully burn a USB, take out of it and insert it your locked computer.

start-to-burn

Step 3. Reboot your computer and set the USB as the first boot order in the BIOS, this time, the program will be loaded after you boot your computer. It will detect all account and system in your computer. Just select the one you want to rest, and click reset password.

reset-password-now

After you resetting your Windows 10 password, restart your computer and now you can log in your Windows 10 without password prompt.

That’s all, hope you enjoy this simple tips to reset forgotten Windows 10 password easily. Any question and suggestion welcome through command area.

How to Reset lost BIOS Password of all Laptops?

Bios password is for protecting System setting from unauthorized access that will bring changes to the system settings. In case when we forgot or lost it, how to reset lost BIOS password of a Laptop. It’s possible to do form windows by installing BIOS password recovery which is different for all laptop models.

Reset lost BIOS Password

If you don’t have access to windows or operating system has removed, you can go to BIOS and type a wrong bios password three times Bios will show you a recovery key which help you to recovery the forgotten password.

Reset Lost BIOS Password

Just type the key number to below text box and press Get password button, you get a number according to your Laptop models or brands. It’s the lost password, type it to enter the BIOS setting

All Laptops and Desktops System BIOS Boot Keys

Do you know how to boot a Laptop or Desktop PC that are new and has different boot options? Here are the lists of all Laptops and Desktops System BIOS boot keys. The system BIOS boot keys allow you to boot your computer when you want to change operating system.

System BIOS Boot Keys Laptop & Desktop

Remember, it many not works on some models have different keys combinations to others. It’s better to read the notebook guides.

Acer Boot Options Keys

F2 (BIOS Setup)
F12 (Boot Device Options)
ALT + F10 (Acer eRecovery)

How to Access and Configure BIOS Option on Windows 10?

1. Press Windows button and select Settings.
2. Select Update & Security from Setting options.
3. Select Recovery from the left menu page’s of Update & Security.
4. Click Restart Now under Advanced startup.
5. When system restart, click Troubleshoot.
6. Next click Advanced options.
7. Select UEFI Firmware Settings or other options.
8. Click Restart.

Windows 10 Advanced Boot Options – System BIOS Boot Keys

It’s work for all Windows 10 system. So just try to enable it from Windows system Settings.

ASUS Boot Options Keys

ESC (Boot Selection Menu)
F2 (BIOS Setup)
F9 (Asus Laptop Recovery)

Apple Laptop Boot Options Keys

Command + Option + P + R (PRAM and NVRAM Reset)
Command + S (Boot into Single-User Mode)
Command + V (Boot with Verbose Status)
Option (Select Hard Drive Boot Volume)
Option + N (Boot Image from Netboot Server)
Shift (Boot into Safe Mode)
C (Boot from CD Drive)
D (Boot from OS/X Recovery and perform Hardware Test)
N (Boot from Network)

Dell Laptop Boot Options Keys

CTRL + F11 (Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec)
F8 (Repair Your Computer) Dell Factory Image Restore

EI Systems Boot Option Keys

F10 (System Recovery)

Fujitsu Laptop Boot Option Keys

F2 (BIOS Setup)
F12 (Boot Menu)

Gateway Boot Options Keys

F11 or R (Gateway Recovery)

HP & Compaq Desktops Boot Option Keys

F10 (HP Recovery)

HP Pavilion & Compaq Laptops

ESC (Startup Menu)
F1 (System Information)
F2 (System Diagnostic)
F9 (Boot Device Options)
F10 (BIOS Setup)
F11 (System Recovery)

IBM ThinkPad Boot Option Keys

F11 (IBM Product Recovery)

Intel NUC Boot Option Keys

F2 (System Setup)
F7 (BIOS Update)
F10 (Boot Menu)

Lenovo Boot Options Keys.

 (Lenovo OneKey Rescue System)
F2 (BIOS Setup)

Packard Bell Boot Options Keys

F11 (Recovery Program)

Sony Vaio Boot Options Keys

F10 (VAIO Recovery Wizard)

Toshiba Laptop Boot Options Keys

0 (zero) (Toshiba Harddrive Recovery Utility)
F2 (Setup Utility)
F8 (Advanced Boot Options Menu)
F12 (Boot Menu)

Finally, if you couldn’t found your system bios boot keys on these list, comment us. We will help you to find and fix the boot options keys of your exact Laptop and desktop models

Recovering Data From Failed External Hard Drive

One thing that many people who use external hard drives on their computers dread the most is if and when they will fail. Many individuals have, over time, turned to using external hard drives as backup drives or as additional storage to complement internal hard drives. When they fail, it usually means a total loss of all the files and other content stored on them. In some cases, many years’ worth of work, irreplaceable pictures, thousands of music files, and other sentimental documents and files are lost forever. Well, at least that is what the general consensus used to be. Recovering data from failed external hard drives has become easier now.

Recovering Data From Failed External Hard Disk

Thanks to advanced technology that makes it possible to salvage most, if not all, of the contents on external hard drives. It, however, depends on how badly damaged the drive is as well as the type of failure, be it logical (corrupt file system with drive physically undamaged) or mechanical (broken parts that prevent it from working). In addition, one thing that must be kept in mind is that recovering data can be quite expensive in some cases and much cheaper in other instances.

So, how can you effectively recover data from a failed external drive? Let us focus on some ways in which it is possible for recovering data from failed external hard drives.

Physically Accessing the External Drive

Physically Accessing the External Hard Disk  for Recovering Data From Failed External Hard

There are times when simply connecting the external drive to a different USB port solves the problem. When that does not work, you may have to try accessing the hard drive inside the external hard drive enclosure to ensure that there are no loose cables lying around. If all seems well, you can try removing the drive inside the external hard drive and install it as an extra drive inside your PC.

Connecting the same drive to the PC using a SATA-to-USB adapter is yet another option. You should now be able to access your data. Note that if the internal hard drive that was in the external drive has issues, you will have to find alternate means of recovering your data.

Using a Data Recovery Service Provider

The most expensive way of recovering your data is using the services of a data recovery company. For the most part, if you hear your external hard drive making clicking sounds when the PC attempts to access it, you will need such a service. According to a Brisbanedata recovery business, recovering data from failed external drives can take anywhere from hours to days to weeks, depending on the severity of the damage to the drive. The longer it takes to recover the data is the costlier the service becomes.

You may end up paying from a few hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars. Note too that there is no guarantee that all, if any, of your files will be recovered. The fact that the individuals who attempted to recover your files have to be paid means that you will still end up paying for the service regardless of whether or not you get your files back.

Using a Data Recovery Service Provider – Recovering Data From Failed External Hard

A few of the popular data recovery services are Iomega, Seagate’s i365, and Kroll Ontrack. There are many others from which you can choose, so I advise you to search around for the one that is the best fit for your budget. I have never personally used any data recovery service, so I am unable to vouch for any of them. There are, however, a few people whom I know have used at least one of them. One person in particular said that the company was only able to salvage some of his data due to the fact that his external drive was severely damaged. How badly do you want your files back? How much are you willing to spend? How long can you wait to see if data recovery is even possible? Those are the questions you must ask yourself if you decide to use the services of a data recovery service provider.

Do It Yourself with Data Recovery Software

Some people are quite paranoid about letting someone else see the contents of their external hard drive, even though it has failed and they really want to recover its contents. Others are quite skillful and can help themselves when it comes to using various software. In such scenarios, you may find that both groups of people would rather the DIY method of using data recovery software that can be easily purchased on and downloaded from the Internet. There are also software that are available as freeware; just keep in mind that they may not be as robust as shareware software and some may have certain limitations like time trials and number of usage restrictions before you are asked to pay for and register the software in order to continue using it.

Related: Recover Deleted Files using Disk Drill Free Data Recovery Tools

Some of the popular data recovery software that have yielded some people a measure of success include MiniTool Power Data Recovery, iCare Data Recovery, and EaseUS Data Recovery. Regardless of the data recovery software, once installed and executed, a wizard pops up on screen to guide you through the data recovery process. If you are unsure of how to use any of the data recovery software that you download, simply check the software creator’s website for help. Some of them even provide tutorials and videos to help you to properly using their software.

Once again, please note that there is no guarantee that you will be able to recover any data using these software. They are only as good as the integrity of the external hard drive allows them recovering data from failed external hard disks.

Final Thoughts

Recovering data from failed external drive can be as cheap as using free or purchasing data recovery software online and attempting to recover the data yourself to being as expensive as using a data recovery company to do the job for you. Just remember that in either case there are no guarantees that all, if any, of your files will be recovered. They are just the necessary risks that you have to take if you really need to regain access to your files. It is best to have tried and failed than to never have tried at all

Essential GNS3 Configuration for Cisco CCNP Lab

For GNS3 Configuration in previews topic “Install GNS3 1.1 Network Simulator Step by Step” I explained the installation of GNS3. Now I’m going to show you the essential GNS3 Configuration for Cisco training lab. It’s the exact Simulator which we can create a complete practical Lab for CCNA, CCNP and CCIE Certifications. By default there is no Router in GNS3, you must download Router IOS Image and add it to GNS3.

GNS3 Configuration for Beginners

So let’s start it. First run the installed GNS3, when it is opened, ask you to create a new project. Only type the name of new project and select the file location if you want to keep it in different location and click OK.

GNS3 New Project

Now to add a router, click Edit form Menu then click Preference, in Preference page click on Dynamips twice and click IOS Routers, then click New button and browse for IOS Image and select IOS image, open it.

Select Router Image

Click Yes when ask you would you like to decompress this IOS image?

IOS Image message

When the decompressing is finished click next.

New IOS Router

Click next and let the router named by default.

Default Router Name

Now select memory for router and click next. Default is good but no enough RAM will prevent IOS to start.

RAM for router

Leave the network adapter slot by default for now and click next.

Network adapter slot

On the Idl-PC click finish.

Idle-PC

Now you have add a router successfully.

GNS3 Routers

For a complex network lab you must add some more router IOS and Firewall.

Router IOS is not provided freely by GNS3 Network Simulator, but  you must purchase or use your existing router IOS for GNS3 configuration and router configuration. Goolge can help you find some free router IOS