How to Factory Reset Windows 7 Without Password (Admin or Local Account)

You either need to factory reset Windows 7 just to clean up your drive and remove unnecessary apps or if forgot admin or local account password. Whatever the situation is, there are multiple ways to factory reset Windows 7 without password.

In this article, I will be showing you how to factory reset Windows 7 without password either using a general and common technique or via authentic Windows 7 password recovery software. You can adopt any of the below methods that best suit your condition. All these methods are working and can help you to perform Windows 7 factory reset without password.

Let’s see how to factory reset Windows 7 without a password (Admin or Local Account) using the below methods.

Method 1. Factory Reset Windows 7 Without Password With Installation CD/DVD

The very first and most common technique to factory reset Windows 7 without a password is using Windows 7 installation CD/DVD. You should try this method if you have a Windows 7 CD/DVD in hands because it is very easy to perform, cost-free, and requires no technical skills or knowledge.

Usually, everyone holds a copy of Windows 7 installation disk at home so this might be your first choice if you are looking for how to reset Windows 7 to factory settings without password.

Follow the below step by step guide to factory reset Windows 7 without admin password or local account password.

Insert Windows 7 installation disk into the CD-ROM and press the power button to make it On. As soon as you see the Windows vendor logo at your screen, press the Windows boot key (usually F8 )multiple times to enter into the boot area or you will be simply asked to press any key to enter.

 Next, you will find multiple options on your screen. You are supposed to choose the “Repair your computer” option and then press the “enter.”

Here, you will be asked to choose a keyboard language that you want to use and hit the “next” button.

On the next screen, look for the “system restore” or “startup repair” options.

Follow the Windows 7 repair wizard to restore it to the factory settings.

After that, you can sign in to Windows 7 without an admin password. 

Don’t forget to remove the installation CD at the end of the process otherwise, it will take you again to the Windows installation menu.

Method 2. Factory Reset Windows 7 Without Password Using System Restore

Are you sure you had a back up of your Windows 7 before forgetting its admin account password? Factory resetting Windows 7 without a password using system restore is a bit technical yet a potential method to regain access to your Windows 7. There are chances your data might be erased so it is recommended that you have a backup of your important data.

Follow the below instructions for Windows 7 factory reset without admin password.

Before pressing the start button, make sure all the gadgets are disconnected from the computer/laptop. Now, turn on the system, find the F8 key on the keyboard and press it simultaneously until you see the “advanced boot options” on your Windows 7 screen.

Choose the “safe mode with command prompt” feature among all and press the “enter” key.

After that, sign in to Windows 7 using local account if forgot admin password and a command prompt will appear on the screen.

You are supposed to type or paste the following command and then, press the “enter”:

rstrui.exe

Next, hit the “yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition” feature when a confirmation screen appears.

It will start resetting Windows 7 to its factory settings. Hold down until the process ends, press the “Finish” button to complete the setup.

After the restart, you can enter into Windows 7 without an admin password.

Method 3. Factory Reset Windows 7 Without Password Using Recovery Partition

Besides system restore, if you are using one of the latest operating systems (computer/laptop), you might have received a recovery disk or can find a preinstalled recovery partition in it. That recovery partition can help you to factory reset Windows 7 without password.

Want to know how to factory reset Windows 7 without password using recovery partition? Follow the below directions.

First of all, turn on your Windows 7 computer or restart if it is already turned on. Immediately press the relative boot key depending on your operating system.

Below are listed boot keys for famous brands.

• Acer: Alt+F10
• Asus: F9
• Dell: F8
• HP: F11
• Lenovo: F11
• Samsung: F4
• Sony: F10
• Toshiba: 0 (not in numpad)

On the next screen, you will see a Recovery Partition option. Click on it and multiple options with different features will appear on your OS’s screen. You are supposed to click on the “system recovery” radio button under the “I need help immediately” option.

You will pass through a series of steps, choose the options according to your ease and restart the PC when the system restore process is finished.

Once the factory image recovery preparation is done, you can use your Windows 7 without the password.

Extra Tips: Reset Windows 7 Without Password via Windows Password Recovery

As you noticed, all the above methods cost your data loss. Don’t want to lose data on your Windows 7? Well, you will need a white-color Windows password recovery tool.

Windows Password Recovery would be an absolute approach if you want a Windows 7 reset without admin password. It reset your Windows 7 password within a matter of minutes. Just a few steps and you will be able to use your Windows 7 without admin password. It can reset both forgotten admin account password or local account password.

Features:

• Retrieve Windows 7 local, additionally, admin account password.
• Capable to create and delete user accounts from your Windows 7.
• Remove Windows 7 password without losing personal data and files.
• Supported by all Windows versions.

Let’s discover how to reset Windows 7 without a password via Windows Password Recovery.

Steps to reset Windows 7 Without password:

Download and install Windows Password Recovery  on your laptop/computer.  Open the software and you will be asked to choose a media type to create a password reset disk.

You can either select the USB device option or CD/DVD.

Whatever media type you choose, put it into your computer’s port and click on the drop-down to find your chosen device. Click on the “begin burning” once you have found it.

Simple press the “ok” button when a prompt appears with a success notification.

Now, insert the recently created reset media into the locked Windows 7 and enter into the boot section. Choose the media device and continue.

Finally, you will reach the below screen where you need to execute three easy steps and your Windows 7 computer will be restored to its factory settings.

• Step 1: Choose a Windows that is installed on the locked computer.
• Step 2: Choose an account be reset.
• Step 3: Click on the “Reset Password” option.

It will start resetting your Windows 7 and will inform you when it is done.

Hit the “Reboot” button and you are free to use your Windows 7 again without typing any password.

Conclusion

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