Windows Local User Password Recovery

Windows Kali Red Team

Professional guide for IT technicians and Red Teamers to recover or reset local Windows user passwords using three proven methodologies.

⚠️ Disclaimer

All procedures require legal authorization. Unauthorized access is a crime.

Method Comparison

Method Windows 10/11 BitLocker
CMD (Admin) N/A
chntpw (Kali)
Hiren's BootCD ⚠️ Key Required

1. Using CMD (Post-Exploitation)

Requires Administrator shell access.

C:\> net user
C:\> net user target_username ""
# Or set a new password:
C:\> net user target_username NewPassword123!

2. Using chntpw (Kali/Parrot OS)

Requires physical access and Live USB.

$ sudo mount /dev/sdXn /mnt/windows
$ cd /mnt/windows/Windows/System32/config
$ sudo chntpw -l SAM
$ sudo chntpw -u username SAM
# Select '1' to clear password
# Press 'q' then 'y' to save

3. Hiren's BootCD PE

Use the GUI tool NT Password Edit provided in the Utilities folder. Locate the SAM file at C:\Windows\System32\config\SAM and click "Unlock".


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