Password Reset Disk

[species8350]

Hi,

When I initially set up Vista I did not make a Password Reset Disk
because I chose a password that I would not forget.

But it occurs to me that if the password became corrupted by some
means then a reset disk may be vital.

Is my assumption correct.

If so, can a floppy disk be used to make the disk?

Thanks

S

PS OS is Windows Home Premium 32bit

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

It never hurts to have a reset disk, and a floppy is fine for this.

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My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[species8350]

Hi Species,

Yes, it would be a good idea to create a password recovery disk to have
handy for just that type of situation.

You can use either a USB flash drive or the old 3 1/2" floppy disk.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/101993-password-reset-disk.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

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Thanks to both for responding.

Once I have made the disk, is it possible to test it to make sure that
it works?

Thanks

Ps. I assume that the disk will format a binary file that cannot be
read

 

[species8350]

Thanks to both for responding.

Once I have made the disk, is it possible to test it to make sure that
it works?

Thanks

Ps. I assume that the disk will format a binary file that cannot be
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I have read that if I change my Vista password then the password reset
disk does not have to be remade.

Is this correct, after all the password has been changed?

Thanks