How to change a computer password using command prompt

   The Command Prompt aka cmd is a feature of Microsoft Windows which allows user to enter MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) commands. To change a computer password without typing the current password of your computer follow these instructions.  

STEP 1:

Open Command Prompt as Administrator. To do this go to Start > All Programs > Accessories and right click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.

  




STEP 2 :

Type ‘net user’ and press Enter key. 


STEP 3: 
 
  

You will see the name of account. Remember the name and spelling of the account.   

STEP 4:

 

Type net user <account name e.g. MANISH> * and press enter.

STEP 5:

Type a new password for the user and press Enter. The characters will not display as you type.   

STEP 6:

 

Retype the password to confirm and press Enter.

STEP 7:   

A message will be shown ‘The command completed successfully’ and your password has been changed.