J'ai perdu mon mot de passe Windows ! Voici comment récupérer un accès à votre ordinateur.

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of recovering access to your Windows computer if you've forgotten your password. Whether you need to reset your user password or activate the Administrator account, this method provides a straightforward approach using a Windows 10 ISO file.

Step 1: Download the Windows 10 ISO

1. Visit the official Microsoft software download page for Windows 10: Microsoft Download Page.
2. Select the option to download the Windows 10 ISO.
3. Choose the appropriate edition and language for your system.
4. Click on the download link and save the ISO file to your computer.

Step 2: Create a Bootable USB Drive

1. Insert a USB drive (at least 8GB) into your computer.
2. Use a tool like Rufus or the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool to create a bootable USB drive:
   • Open Rufus (download it if necessary).
   • Select your USB drive under "Device."
   • Choose the Windows 10 ISO file you downloaded.
   • Click on "Start" to create the bootable USB.
3. Wait for the process to complete, then safely eject the USB drive.

Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive

1. Restart your computer with the USB drive plugged in.
2. Access the boot menu (often by pressing F12, F10, or ESC during startup).
3. Select the USB drive to boot from it.

Step 4: Access Command Prompt

1. Once the Windows Setup screen appears, select your language preferences and click "Next."
2. Click on "Repair your computer" at the bottom left corner.
3. Choose "Troubleshoot," then "Advanced options."
4. Select "Command Prompt" from the list of options.

Step 5: Reset the Password

1. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command to identify your user account:

   net user
   

   This will list all user accounts on the system.
2. To reset the password for your account, use the command:

   net user [YourUsername] [NewPassword]
   

   Replace [YourUsername] with your actual username and [NewPassword] with your desired new password.
3. If you want to activate the Administrator account, use:

   net user Administrator /active:yes
   

4. Close the Command Prompt after successfully executing the commands.

Step 6: Restart Your Computer

1. Remove the USB drive from your computer.
2. Restart your computer normally.
3. Log in using the new password or the activated Administrator account.

Conclusion

You have successfully regained access to your Windows computer by resetting your password or activating the Administrator account. For future reference, it's a good idea to create a password reset disk or use a password manager to prevent similar issues. If you encounter any difficulties, revisit the steps or consider seeking additional technical support.