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Using a Linux distribution called Trinity Rescue Kit, we can reset windows password safely.

Steps to reset windows password.

1. Download TRK.
2. Burn the image to a disk. You can also make a bootable USB stick (use trk2usb).
3. Boot from CD or USB. Select Default.
   
4. At the commmand prompt type "winpass -l" , this will list all windows installations.
5. Select the installation you need.
6. Now you will get a list of usernames and password policies for that installation.
7. Note the name of the user you need to reset.
8. Type "winpass -u username" next.
9. Select "Y" to proceed as needed.
10. Type "exit".
11. Type "reboot".
12. Now you are all done.

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