Basic IT Tasks
Reset local Windows Administrator Password
Reset Utility Manager
Hold Shift Key and Click Restart until windows blue boot menu
Open troubleshoot menu and command prompt
Type and submit the below command
cd c:\windows\system32
Next type
ren utilman.exe utilman.bak.exe
Next
copy cmd.exe utilman.exe
After copying the file run command,
wpeutil reboot
Reset Admin Account
Use Windows key + U to open command prompt
Ensure the administrator account is active by typing this command:
net user administrator /active:yes
Next, reset the password by typing
net user administrator <your_desired_password>
Close command prompt and restart Windows
Restore and Clean up Utilman config
Login with new password
Open command prompt as administrator
Type the below commands and execute one at a time
cd c:\windows\system32
del Utilman.exe
ren utilman.exe.bak utilman
Reset previously locked admin account by going to Computer Management and modifying the user password
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