[baller (OP)]

I've been thinking about it lately ,have you ever used password reset disk ? did it work?

[RD]

Microsoft's native password reset disk works .... https://www.thewindowsclub.com/create-password-reset-disk-windows

Third-party password-cracking software is another matter ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Password_cracking_software 

[evan_au]

On a slightly different track:
I once recovered a Windows computer that had been invaded by an encrypting virus.

I created a LINUX boot disk with antivirus software, then told the Windows computer to boot off the LINUX disk.
I ran the antivirus software, then was able to safely boot up the Windows computer.

[syhprum]

Passcape works OK , the free version only displays the first three characters which may be enough to jog your memory if not you will have to get the full version.

Evan Au

I too find memory resident Linux useful it will often help you delete annoying bits of rubbish that you cant delete any other way

[baller (OP)]

@ RD
Cool , thank you for these tutorials .

[baller (OP)]

On a slightly different track:
I once recovered a Windows computer that had been invaded by an encrypting virus.

I created a LINUX boot disk with antivirus software, then told the Windows computer to boot off the LINUX disk.
I ran the antivirus software, then was able to safely boot up the Windows computer.

That sounds great, but my password reset disk doesn't work on my computer.
Maybe I need a new one

[Casver]

On a slightly different track:
I once recovered a Windows computer that had been invaded by an encrypting virus.

I created a LINUX boot disk with antivirus software, then told the Windows computer to boot off the LINUX disk.
I ran the antivirus software, then was able to safely boot up the Windows computer.

That sounds great, but my password reset disk doesn't work on my computer.
Maybe I need a new one

Even though i have not used the password reset disk on my computer ,but i know how it works for a locked computer,
For your password reset disk ,how did you get it ?
To make a new one for your computer to crack your computer ?