Description: In This video you can learn a very good trick on how to change someones “SAM” file password without the computer detecting the change using backtrack 5 live CD.
In this video he used two tools called hashdeep and chntpw.
In this video he hasn't shown us where you can find a SAM file. If you don't know the exact path then follow this Path : - C:\Windows\System32\config This is Windows – 7 Path
HashDeep :- This tool we are using for calculating the hashes of the file. Basically this tool useful for forensic investigation.
Chntpw :- This tool useful for Offline NT Password and Registry editor.
Tags: sam , cracking , password , hacking ,
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Nice But This Process Only Works On Windows XP.
Any other Trick to Bypass Windows Password or Crack ?
Yes Watch this video very easy to Bypass Windows Password - http://www.securitytube.net/video/4631
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I think Chntpw works for window 7 also. Do not know every option will work or not but password can be reset.
There are other interesting feature also available in Chntpw like , convert normal user to admin etc.