PCUnlocker is self-contained Windows PE bootdisk, allowing you to clear Windows password of any system account. You can then boot into Windows and log into your account without a password. Here’s how to use PCUnlocker to bypass Windows Vista login password from scratch.

How to Bypass Windows Vista Login Password from Scratch?

1. PCUnlocker is a paid tool that exists of an ISO image that needs to be burned to a CD or placed on a bootable USB drive. If you’ve purchased the program, you’ll receive a download link to the full version of PCUnlocker. Once you’ve downloaded it, unzip it and burn the ISO file to a blank CD with the ISO2Disc program.

   

2. Once you have the boot disc created, pop it into your Vista computer and start it up. Depending on how your BIOS is set, it may automatically boot from the disc, or you may have to bring up a boot device menu. On Dell computers you can do this by pressing F12 at the beginning of the boot process, most boot screens will display information on what key you need to press to get the menu where you will then want to choose your CD/DVD drive.
3. When the computer boots from the boot disc, it will load the Windows PE operating system and run the PCUnlocker program. PCUnlocker will search the available drives on your computer looking for SAM databases, which is where your Windows account login credentials are stored. If you have more than one OS installed, you need to select the one you wish to reset.

   

4. Once you’ve choose the SAM file, you’ll see a list of local accounts that exist in the selected SAM database. Select a desired account and click on “Reset Password” button, you’ll be told if you’re ready to remove the account password. Click Yes and the changes will be made in no time. You can now eject the boot disc, and restart your computer.
5. Windows Vista will load, and if you’re the only user on the computer, it will automatically login. You’re back in!

How to Bypass Windows 7/Vista/XP Login Screen?

If you’re the only person with access to your computer, you can have Windows boot straight to the Desktop without prompting you for a login password. It’s easy to bypass Windows login screen and the instructions below will show you how to do it.

Step #1: Press Windows + R to open the Run command, type netplwiz or control userpasswords2 and press Enter.

Step #2: Under the Users tab, uncheck the Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer option, click Ok.

Step #3: Now enter the existing password in Automatically Log On dialog window, click OK, restart your Computer.

You won’t be prompted to enter your password next time you turn on or restart your computer.

Forgot Windows Password? How to Bypass Windows Login Screen?

The method above requires you to know the existing Windows password on your computer. How to bypass Windows login screen if you forgot your password? In this situation, you need to remove your forgotten Windows password in order to bypass Windows login screen. Follow these step-by-step instructions:

Step #1: Download the Reset Windows Password utility and save it on an alternate PC which you have full access to. Unzip the download file and you’ll get the ResetWindowsPwd.iso file. Burn the ISO image to an empty CD (or USB flash drive) using ISO2Disc program.

Step #2: Simply insert the CD into your locked computer and restart it. You may have to call up the boot menu by pressing F12 or something, but it may automatically boot from the CD drive you inserted.

Step #3: Once the computer boots up from the CD, it will open up the Reset Windows Password program. Select a user account and then click on “Reset Password” button. It will reset/remove your forgotten Windows login password instantly.

Step #4: Remove the CD and restart the computer. Normally the computer will then boot directly into the Desktop without requiring you to enter a password. However, the Windows login screen might still appear even if you are using a blank password. If you’re that case, just press OK to log on your computer. After getting into Windows, you can use the method above to enable automatic logon feature.