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Konrad Pilch
2,435 PointsWindows 8
Hi,
How can I break in windows 8? With no cd or usb? I have android that's all. The pc is connected to the yahoo but if I switch the bet of the last password used should work.
Nd it's legal what I'm doing. I just don't kbow how to do it: p like in vista u could press F8 nd then delete the password etc.. But here?
Konrad Pilch
2,435 Pointsuser password.
2 Answers
Orestis Pouliasis
5,561 PointsOkay, try this one first, but it might not work (if it doesn't reply again to this thread, I still have some ideas). 1.Start the computer, and press Ctrl+Alt+Del twice when you see the Welcome/Login screen. 2.When (and if) you see the classic Logon box, type in the user name "Administrator" (without the quotes) and leave the password box empty. If you login successfully (hopefully), you will be able to go to the Control Panel>User Accounts and then change the password. Reply to this if it doesn't work for you or you want help with doing it.
Orestis Pouliasis
5,561 PointsP.S. That Administrator account, it's not your account, it's a "super-admin" account with some extented control over you computer, and you'll be able to access it if it's not locked.
Konrad Pilch
2,435 PointsHI, im going to try this afternoon when i can but this kinda seem familiar to WIndows 7 VIsta. Im on windows 8 or rather, want to break in windows 8 . When i had windows 7 i remember doing it the same way as you told me here but a bit different or F8 and then some commands , though windows 8 seem not to have any of that. But i havent tried what you just have told me on windows 8 . I can try it in few hours. Ill let you know , thank you btw :D
Orestis Pouliasis
5,561 PointsStill, if this doesn't work, you could crack it with a program that burns CDs for such problems (http://www.lostwindowspassword.com/windows-password-recovery.htm) (fire up the PC>BIOS>Boot Priority>CD/DVD>Run the CD>Access to your account!), or you could try an more inconvinient solution, by running Ubuntu (any version) without installing it (run demo mode from the DVD you burned it). and then go and look at your drive for the file that Windows stores its passwords (works with 7, not sure for 8, google where the passwords are stored in Windows 8, and then you should be able to locate them with Ubuntu).
Konrad Pilch
2,435 PointsInteresting. I think im gonna have to brink a 'Hacker Kit' with me :D although im not thaht interested in it yet as i preffer web and apps, its useful : p and can save me time later one when the PC is blocked as i coudnt use the PC for like 4-5 days last week. Too much to learn at once xd Ill try it in few hours .
Konrad Pilch
2,435 PointsThe method doesn't work ok windows 8. I just tried it. But I'm sure this works for windows 7 nd below
Orestis Pouliasis
5,561 PointsHave you tried the one with the CD? The first one didn't work because the OEM of your laptop has propably disabled that feauture. Try the method with the custom CD and reply to me whether you succeed or not.
Caleb Kleveter
Treehouse Moderator 37,862 PointsKonrad, you have a bunch of these posts with the answer duplicated, can I go about deleting some of them?
Orestis Pouliasis
5,561 PointsOrestis Pouliasis
5,561 PointsSo, you want to crack a Windows 8 user password or a bios password?