What to Do If You Forgot Windows Password and Mac Password?

Today most users are accustomed to setting a strong password to keep their computers secure, no matter whether they use a PC or Mac. It’s a good habit without doubt, but it may result in terrible problems as people are easy to forget the password. In this article, you will learn what you should do if you forgot Windows password or mac password.

Forgot Windows password
In reality, you are able to create a password reset disk in Windows 7/Vista/XP in advance to in case you forget the Windows login password. If you forget to do that job before the eventuality occurs, the following Windows password recovery software will be what you need.

1. Download and install Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery from its official website.
Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery can help you instantly reset a forgotten Windows password in a few minutes without any data loss or damage.

2. Launch this program and insert a CD or USB drive in computer.

3. Create a bootable password reset disk with the CD/USB

4. Insert the CD/USB to the computer you want to reset password of after creating the bootable disk.

5. Boot the computer from the CD/USB drive.

6. Reset forgotten Windows password to blank.

7. Log on to the computer without password.

Forgot Mac password
If you forgot your administrator password on Mac OS X, you can reset the administrator password using its Install disc.

1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer.

2. When you hear the startup tone, press and hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.

3. When the Language Chooser appears, select your language and click Continue.

4. Choose Utilities > Reset Password.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.

6. Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down the mouse button to eject the disc.

7. You can change your login keychain password in Keychain Access to match your new account password to unlock your keychain when you log in.