Create a Password Reset Disk in XP/Vista

With many people nowadays password-protecting their computers using Windows, I figure it’s always good to have a backup. This shows you how to make a password reset disc. You will need: A computer, a floppy disc (XP/Vista), or a USB Flash drive (Vista only).

1) Navigate to Control Panel and select User Accounts.

2) Select the user account you want to make the reset disc for.

3) Insert a blank floppy disc/flash drive (Vista)

4)  Navigate to the sidebar in the screen with the user’s options and select “Create a password reset disc”

5) Make sure that if you change your password after this you make a new disc; it will not work if the password is changed.

6) Keep the disc somewhere safe ( Do not leave it on your desk next to the computer and/or write PASSWORD RESET DISC on it with Sharpie)