How can I reset my password without the password reset disk?
because I can't reset my password on my brand new computer, what should I do with it, just throw it away?
Hello
The Microsoft Community cannot help with password lost or forgotten by Microsoft Policy.
Keep secure passwords - Microsoft strategy on move the passwords
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/keeping-passwords-secure-Microsoft-policy-on/39f56ef0-5d68-41AD-9daa-6e6019c25d37
Microsoft's strategy concerning password lost or forgotten (KB189126) - has the help
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126
What to do if you forget your Windows password (Vista and Windows 7) doesn't help
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password
What to do if you forget your Windows password (Windows 8 and 8.1)
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/forgot-Windows-password
I hope this helps.
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